Frankie Ford

About

American rock and blues singer nicknamed "The New Orleans Dynamo." He is best known for his 1959 Top 20 hit song Sea Cruise.

Before Fame

He was born in Gretna, where his adopted parents named him Francis Guzzo.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2010.

Family Life

His adopted parents were Vincent and Anna Guzzo.

Associated With

He and acclaimed songwriter Dave Bartholomew are both members of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.