Frankie (b. June, 25th 1945, d. July, 30th 2008) was originally from LA where he sang in gospel choirs with the likes of Gloria Jones & Billy Preston.
He joined the US airforce & it was in that period that he helped form the Chevrons.
It is believed that the F.K. & Chevrons tracks were cut in Philly under the direction of David Chackler who went on to be a big promotions guy for Mercury / Smash Records (he was credited with breaking Jay & the Techniques "Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie").
After he left the airforce, Frankie returned to LA and there hooked up with Gene Dozier Gene cut him in LA on a song titled "Don't Be Afraid" but then Gene relocated to DC. He released the track on a DC 45 & it hit big -- the 45 being picked up for national distribution by Bell.
Gene had failed to sign Frankie to a contract & so with a hit on his hands, he signed with the label that offered him the most money (Liberty) and never had another hit !!.
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Frankie Karl has released 1+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Don't Sleep Too Long / Put A Little Love In Your Heart. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Frankie Karl's most popular tracks include Don't Be Afraid, Don't Be Afraid (Do as I Say), Dont Be Afraid, 10 Don't Be Afraid, Don't Be Afraid (Do As I Say) - Frankie Karl. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Frankie (b. June, 25th 1945, d. July, 30th 2008) was originally from LA where he sang in gospel choirs with the likes of Gloria Jones & Billy Preston.He joined the US airforce & it was in that period... Read the full biography on this page.
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