Common questions about Frank Sinatra

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Frank Sinatra born?

Francis Albert Sinatra was born on the 12th of December 1915, in a tenement at 415 Monroe Street in Hoboken, New Jersey. His birth was traumatic, requiring forceps that caused severe scarring to his left cheek, neck, and left ear, along with lifelong damage to his eardrum.

Who were Frank Sinatra's parents and what were their occupations?

Frank Sinatra was the only child of Italian immigrants Natalina Dolly Garaventa and Antonino Martino Marty Sinatra. His mother worked as a midwife and ran an illegal abortion service for Italian Catholic girls, while his father was an illiterate bantamweight boxer who later worked at the Hoboken Fire Department.

When did Frank Sinatra sign with Capitol Records and who was his arranger?

Frank Sinatra signed a seven-year recording contract with Capitol Records on the 13th of March 1953. He began collaborating with arranger and conductor Nelson Riddle, who became his musical director and helped him achieve a remarkable career revival.

Why did Frank Sinatra not serve in the military during World War II?

Frank Sinatra was officially classified 4-F, Registrant not acceptable for military service, on the 11th of December 1943, by his draft board because of his perforated left eardrum. Army files reported that he was also rejected because he was not acceptable material from a psychiatric viewpoint.

When did Frank Sinatra retire and what was his final concert performance?

Frank Sinatra announced his self-imposed retirement in June 1971 and gave his final concert on the 2nd of November 1970, which was later released as an album under the title The Main Event, Live. He sang the last line of the song Angel Eyes and told the audience, Excuse me while I disappear, before the spotlight went dark.