Connie Francis is an American former pop singer, actress, and top-charting female vocalist. She is widely known as the “First Lady of Rock & Roll,” and sold over 100 million records. She was the first woman in history to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero was born on December 12, 1937, to an Italian-American family, she grew up speaking English and Yiddish fluently. Encouraged by her father, Connie started performing at talent shows at the age of four. She was signed to MGM Records and released the single “Freddy” which was a flop. She recorded “The Majesty of Love”, and it sold a million copies peaking at 93 on Billboard Hot 100.
Connie’s first major success came after her performance on the Saturday Night Beechnut Show in 1958 which launched her career into national stardom. She went on to release “Stupid Cupid” which was another success.
Is Connie Francis Still Alive or Dead?
Between 1974 and 1977, Connie Francis faced several tragedies including undergoing four surgeries to restore her singing voice. In 1984, she was diagnosed with manic depression and had to be committed to an institution. Connie is a survivor and is alive. Her life has been the subject of films like Who’s Sorry Now?
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