Frankie Avalon is an American singer and actor who became a teen idol in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His musical style is rooted in pop and rock and roll, with his clean-cut image and smooth vocals becoming his signature sound. Avalon is most famous for hits like "Venus" and "Why", which topped the Billboard charts. Apart from his music career, he also gained fame for his roles in "Beach Party" films with Annette Funicello, adding to his significance in pop culture history.