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'''Frank Sardo Avianca''' (September 16, 1936 – February 26, 2014), who performed as '''Frankie Sardo''', was an [[United States|American]] [[rock and roll]] singer, actor and film producer. He was a member of the ill-fated Winter Dance Party in 1959 after which [[Buddy Holly]], [[Ritchie Valens]] and [[the Big Bopper|J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson]] lost their lives in [[The Day the Music Died|a plane crash]] the morning after a show in [[Clear Lake, Iowa]]. |
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'''Frank Sardo Avianca''' (September 16, 1936 – February 26, 2014), who performed as '''Frankie Sardo''', was an American [[rock and roll]] singer, actor and film producer. |
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==Life== |
==Life== |
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He was born |
He was born on September 16, 1936, in [[Brooklyn|Brooklyn, New York]], into an [[Italian Americans|Italian-American]] family.<ref name=somers/> His father, Marco Sardo Sr. was a bricklayer and his mother Anita (Avianca) Sardo, was a housewife. As a young child, Frankie and his sisters (Marie and Antonette) lived in the 1300 block of East 95th Street in Brooklyn, New York. By age five, Frankie Sardo had his first musical debut on stage of the theatre of Little Italy, in the Bronx. He continued to perform in these theatres, which catered to Italian immigrants, along with his parents, Marco and Anita, who had a comedy act. After high school graduation, Frankie attended [[Fork Union Military Academy]] (FUMA), in [[Fluvanna County, Virginia]] where he also acted in stage plays. He served in the military in [[Korea]].<ref name=Lehmer>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yY-qrbtfonUC&dq=%22Frankie+sardo%22&pg=PA246|title=The Day the Music Died: The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens|first=Larry|last=Lehmer|date=3 September 2004|publisher=Schirmer Trade Books|isbn=9780825672873 |access-date=3 September 2022|via=Google Books}}</ref> On his return to the United States, Frankie joined a comedy group, before making his first recordings as a singer for [[MGM Records]] in 1958.<ref name=discogs>{{Cite web|url=https://www.45cat.com/artist/frankie-sardo/us|title=Frankie Sardo Discography |website=45cat.com|access-date=3 September 2022}}</ref> |
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His second record, "Fake Out", written by his brother Johnny Sardo (born 1941) and released by [[ABC-Paramount]], became a regional hit, and he was invited to join the 1959 [[Winter Dance Party]] tour starring Holly, Valens, Richardson, and [[Dion and the Belmonts]] |
His second record, "Fake Out", written by his brother Johnny Sardo (born 1941) and released by [[ABC Records|ABC-Paramount]], became a regional hit, and he was invited to join the 1959 [[The Day the Music Died|Winter Dance Party]] tour starring [[Buddy Holly]], [[Ritchie Valens]], [[The Big Bopper]] (J.P. Richardson), and [[Dion and the Belmonts]] with Sardo as the opening act (most of the tour's posters mistitled his song "Fake Out" as "Take Out"). After the tour concert at Clear Lake, Iowa on February 2, 1959, Sardo traveled to the next venue by bus with Dion and the Belmonts and other performers on the tour, while Holly, Valens, and Richardson took a plane. The plane crashed in the early hours of February 3, killing the [[The Day the Music Died|three stars and pilot Roger Peterson]].<ref name=Lehmer/><ref name=morrison>[http://rockhall.com/blog/post/the-frankie-sardo-story/ Shelby Morrison, ''The Frankie Sardo Story'', Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, February 11 2010] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510050443/http://rockhall.com/blog/post/the-frankie-sardo-story/ |date=2016-05-10 }}. Rockhall.com, Retrieved 4 March 2014</ref> Sardo continued to release singles on several different record labels until 1962; on some, he performed with his brother as a duo, Frankie and Johnny.<ref name=discogs/> On September 7, 1960, Frankie Sardo appeared on ''[[American Bandstand]]'', where he performed his single, "When The Bells Stop Ringing".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tv.com/shows/american-bandstand/ab-820-della-reese-frankie-sardo-213579/ |title=American Bandstand: AB-820: Della Reese / Frankie Sardo |access-date=2015-09-20 |archive-date=2016-03-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309064129/http://www.tv.com/shows/american-bandstand/ab-820-della-reese-frankie-sardo-213579/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Using the name Frank Avianca, he worked as a film actor and producer. His film credits included co-writing the lyrics of several songs for the |
Using the name Frank Avianca, he worked as a film actor and producer. His film credits included co-writing the lyrics of several songs for the movie ''[[Hell's Angels '69]]'' (1969). He produced ''[[Clay Pigeon (film)|Clay Pigeon]]'' (1971), co-produced ''[[The 14]]'', also known as ''Existence'' (1973); produced and acted in ''[[The "Human" Factor (1975 film)|The Human Factor]]'' (1975); and appeared in ''[[Matilda (1978 film)|Matilda]]'' (1978).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0043110/|title=Frank Avianca|access-date=3 September 2022|website=IMDb.com}}</ref> He then co-wrote and co-produced the [[horror film]] ''[[Blood Song]]'' (1982), and also co-wrote and co-produced the feature-length animated film ''Ferretina - The Promise''.{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} |
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He lived in many places including England, Canada and California. |
He lived in many places including England, Canada and California. In 1982, after wrapping up his horror film ''Blood Song'', Sardo returned to California and married his young love, Hedda Britt, in a civil ceremony at their home in Chatsworth. |
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In 2010, Frank was interviewed by the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] about his experiences on the 1959 tour |
In 2010, Frank was interviewed by the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] about his experiences on the 1959 tour. |
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Frankie Sardo died of cancer in [[Somers, New York]] on February 26, 2014, aged 77.<ref name=somers>[http://somers.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/frank-sardo-avianca-77-somers Charles D'Souza, "Frank Sardo Avianca, 77, Of Somers", ''Somers Daily Voice'', 28 February 2014 |
Frankie Sardo died of cancer in [[Somers, New York]] on February 26, 2014, aged 77.<ref name=somers>[http://somers.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/frank-sardo-avianca-77-somers Charles D'Souza, "Frank Sardo Avianca, 77, Of Somers"], ''Somers Daily Voice'', 28 February 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.oldiesmusic.com/news.htm Oldies Music News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021031111/http://www.oldiesmusic.com/news.htm |date=2018-10-21 }}. Retrieved 4 March 2014</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Latest revision as of 15:42, 23 April 2024
Frank Sardo Avianca (September 16, 1936 – February 26, 2014), who performed as Frankie Sardo, was an American rock and roll singer, actor and film producer.
Life[edit]
He was born on September 16, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, into an Italian-American family.[1] His father, Marco Sardo Sr. was a bricklayer and his mother Anita (Avianca) Sardo, was a housewife. As a young child, Frankie and his sisters (Marie and Antonette) lived in the 1300 block of East 95th Street in Brooklyn, New York. By age five, Frankie Sardo had his first musical debut on stage of the theatre of Little Italy, in the Bronx. He continued to perform in these theatres, which catered to Italian immigrants, along with his parents, Marco and Anita, who had a comedy act. After high school graduation, Frankie attended Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA), in Fluvanna County, Virginia where he also acted in stage plays. He served in the military in Korea.[2] On his return to the United States, Frankie joined a comedy group, before making his first recordings as a singer for MGM Records in 1958.[3]
His second record, "Fake Out", written by his brother Johnny Sardo (born 1941) and released by ABC-Paramount, became a regional hit, and he was invited to join the 1959 Winter Dance Party tour starring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson), and Dion and the Belmonts with Sardo as the opening act (most of the tour's posters mistitled his song "Fake Out" as "Take Out"). After the tour concert at Clear Lake, Iowa on February 2, 1959, Sardo traveled to the next venue by bus with Dion and the Belmonts and other performers on the tour, while Holly, Valens, and Richardson took a plane. The plane crashed in the early hours of February 3, killing the three stars and pilot Roger Peterson.[2][4] Sardo continued to release singles on several different record labels until 1962; on some, he performed with his brother as a duo, Frankie and Johnny.[3] On September 7, 1960, Frankie Sardo appeared on American Bandstand, where he performed his single, "When The Bells Stop Ringing".[5]
Using the name Frank Avianca, he worked as a film actor and producer. His film credits included co-writing the lyrics of several songs for the movie Hell's Angels '69 (1969). He produced Clay Pigeon (1971), co-produced The 14, also known as Existence (1973); produced and acted in The Human Factor (1975); and appeared in Matilda (1978).[6] He then co-wrote and co-produced the horror film Blood Song (1982), and also co-wrote and co-produced the feature-length animated film Ferretina - The Promise.[citation needed]
He lived in many places including England, Canada and California. In 1982, after wrapping up his horror film Blood Song, Sardo returned to California and married his young love, Hedda Britt, in a civil ceremony at their home in Chatsworth.
In 2010, Frank was interviewed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame about his experiences on the 1959 tour.
Frankie Sardo died of cancer in Somers, New York on February 26, 2014, aged 77.[1][7]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | The 'Human' Factor | Kamal | |
| 1978 | Matilda | Hood #2 | (final film role) |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Charles D'Souza, "Frank Sardo Avianca, 77, Of Somers", Somers Daily Voice, 28 February 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014
- ^ a b Lehmer, Larry (3 September 2004). The Day the Music Died: The Last Tour of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. Schirmer Trade Books. ISBN 9780825672873. Retrieved 3 September 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Frankie Sardo Discography". 45cat.com. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Shelby Morrison, The Frankie Sardo Story, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, February 11 2010 Archived 2016-05-10 at the Wayback Machine. Rockhall.com, Retrieved 4 March 2014
- ^ "American Bandstand: AB-820: Della Reese / Frankie Sardo". Archived from the original on 2016-03-09. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- ^ "Frank Avianca". IMDb.com. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Oldies Music News Archived 2018-10-21 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 March 2014
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