Frankie Ford

Frankie Ford
Ford honored as King of the Krewe du Vieux, 2009
Ford honored as King of the Krewe du Vieux, 2009
Background information
Birth nameVincent Francis Guzzo, Jr.
Born(1939-08-04)August 4, 1939
Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedSeptember 28, 2015(2015-09-28) (aged 76)
Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresRock and roll, R&B, pop
OccupationSinger
InstrumentPiano
Years active1957–2015
LabelsAce, Imperial, Briarmeade

Frankie Ford (born Vincent Francis Guzzo, Jr.; August 4, 1939 – September 28, 2015) was an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1959 hit "Sea Cruise".