Frank Pellico

Frank Pellico photo 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.

Here's some personal photos Frank sent from the Stanley Cup Champions, the Chicago Blackhawks!

The Hub

Frank Pellico