What is Frankie Lymon's full name?

Franklin Lymon

Frankie Lymon nickname(s):

Franklin Joseph Lineman, Franklin Joseph Lymon

Frankie Lymon date of birth:

September 30, 1942

How old was Frankie Lymon when died?

25

Where was Frankie Lymon born?

Harlem, New York City, New York, USA

When did Frankie Lymon die?

February 28, 1968

Where did Frankie Lymon die?

New York City, New York, USA

Why did Frankie Lymon die?

Heroin Overdose

Frankie Lymon body shape:

Average

What color is Frankie Lymon's hair?

Black

What is Frankie Lymon's ethnicity?

Black

What is Frankie Lymon nationality?

American

What is Frankie Lymon's occupation?

Singer

Frankie Lymon claim to fame:

Why Do Fools Fall in Love

What genre is Frankie Lymon's work?

Rhythm and blues, doo-wop, rock and roll, pop, swing

What instruments does Frankie Lymon play?

Vocals

Short Biography

Franklin Joseph "Frankie" Lymon (September 30, 1942 – February 27, 1968) was an American rock and roll/rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, best known as the boy soprano lead singer of the New York City-based early rock and roll group, The Teenagers. The group was composed of five boys, all in their early to mid-teens. The original lineup of the Teenagers, an integrated group, included three African American members, Frankie Lymon, Jimmy Merchant and Sherman Garnes, and two Puerto Rican members, Herman Santiago and Joe Negroni.