Westhampton Beach - American Bandstand fans, get ready! Baby Boomer teen idol, Frankie Avalon will perform at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m.

One of America's most popular entertainers, Avalon went from 50's teen idol to a national and international star. Fans from around the world have danced to this crooner's hits - "De De Dinah," "Venus," "Boobysocks to Stockings," "Why," and so many more. South Philly's talented son brings the music that made the memories for the baby boom generation!

More About Frankie Avalon
 • Frankie Avalon was born Francis Thomas Avallone in Philadelphia, PA. His father taught him how to play the trumpet at a very young age. He performed at local clubs and theaters, won several talent contests, and took lessons from a member of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra. Avalon was a child prodigy who was good enough to make guest appearances as a trumpet player on The Perry Como and Jackie Gleason television shows.

 • At age 12, Avalon joined a band called Rocco and the Saints, which included another soon-to-be famous teen singer, Bobby Rydell.

 • In addition to his nearly two-dozen television appearances, Avalon is also well known for his 30 motion picture credits in the highly successful "Beach Party" film series. But his most memorable film appearance has to be his cameo in "Grease" where he sang, "Beauty School Dropout." This performance is considered one of the highlights of the movie.

 • Avalon is credited with having the last #1 hit of the 1950's with "Why," reaching that status in 1959.

 • Frankie Avalon has been married to Kathryn Diebel for over 45 years. They have eight children - Frankie Jr., Tony, Dina, Laura, Joseph, Nicolas, Kathryn and Carla - and 10 grandchildren. Frankie Jr. is a drummer and Tony, the second oldest son, plays guitar; both tour with their father.

 • Avalon appeared on "American Idol" in April during a segment devoted to things that were happening the year judge Simon Cowell was born, which was 1959.

 • In recent years, Avalon has become involved with The National Arthritis Foundation as the National Ambassador, and has spent countless hours as the New York host for the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. He now heads his own company, Frankie Avalon Venus, Ltd., specializing in his own line of homeopathic arthritis and tanning spray products. He promotes these products on the Home Shopping Network.

For more information at Avalon at www.frankieavalon.com.

Tickets are $125, $100, and $75. Box Office: 631-288-1500. The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 6 p.m. and later on show nights, or visit on-Line: www.whbpac.org. Sponsored by Peggy and Stan Zinberg, Pat and Eli Rousso and Judy Spiegel.