Frankie Ford was an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1959 hit "Sea Cruise". His style, heavily influenced by the New Orleans music scene, combined elements of rock, soul, and blues, contributing to the evolution of popular music in the mid-20th century. Ford's distinctive, energetic performance style and the unique use of a ship's bell and horn in "Sea Cruise" set him apart in the music industry. Despite his relatively short peak career, Ford's music continues to be significant in the history of rock and roll.