A late-1960s throwback to the days of clean-cut teen idols — he called himself “the missing link” — he rode his gymnastic ...

Lou Christie, one of the most beloved teen idols of the 1960s and the voice and songwriter behind Billboard Hot 100 -topper “Lightnin’ Strikes,” has died. He was 82 years old. The musician died on ...

Lou Christie, the pop idol who hit big in the mid-'60s with 'Lightnin' Strikes' and 'Two Faces Have I,' has died at 82.

Lou Christie, the singer-songwriter who hit No. 1 on the Billboard 100 chart in 1966 with 'Lightnin' Strikes,' has died. The ...

Here are some of my favorites for the Sunset Presents 2025/26 season. Comedy with W. Kanau Bell is a lesson in U.S. history ...

'Grease' Star, 84, Says He Initially Turned Down His Iconic Role originally appeared on Parade. Actor and singer Frankie ...

Philadelphia-born Frankie Avalon has been turning heads since he picked up a trumpet at age 9, quickly showing the world what ...

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Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Pierce Crask on Friday and Eric Case on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

Frankie Avalon says it’s the energy from concertgoers that keeps him going strong on tour at age 84. The former teen idol in the late 1950s through the 60s is coming to Poway on Saturday night ...

Take a step back in time when Poway OnStage welcomes legendary singer and actor Frankie Avalon for an unforgettable night of music on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Avalon, known for his chart ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Legendary entertainer Frankie Avalon talks with an audience filled with members of the ...