How did he get to play so well! This is Frank's biography in
his own words...
Started music on the accordion while
in grammar school
Took organ lessons in high school with Mr. Al
Melgard from the Chicago Stadium then went to Mr. Leon Berry from the Hub
Roller Rink.
In 1982 was voted by Contemporary Keyboard
Magazine "The most popular keyboard artist" and in 1985 was voted the most
keyboard artist in the United states.
Opened his career at the Matterhorn Supper
Club in Palos Hills in 1965 and performed there for 18 years to standing
room crowds.
From 1970 to 1975 he played for the Chicago
Cubs at Wrigley Field
He played the convention crowds from New York.
Los Angeles. Disney World and everywhere in-between.
In 1991 took on the position as organist for
the Chicago Blackhawks at the Chicago Stadium on the worlds largest pipe
organ and today is still the organist at the United Center.
At present he stills performs at many summer
city outdoor fests with his band, dinner shows, concerts, Aurora skating
rink, fundraisers, and has to his credit over 20 recordings. Some
available over in Europe. Frank plays for the Old Timers Reunion, held
each year at The Orbit Skate Center in Palatine, IL that brings skaters
from all over the country together that used to skate at the great rinks
in Chicago and surrounding areas that are gone but not forgotten.
