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Rocco paid me 35 bucks a week at Murrays Inn in South Jersey. People started asking Rocco to have me sing
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"Rocco paid me 35 bucks a week at Murray's Inn in South Jersey. People started asking Rocco to have me sing"

- Frankie Avalon

About this Quote

This quote is from Frankie Avalon, a vocalist and star from the 1950s and 1960s. He is describing his early profession when he was simply beginning. He was working at Murray's Inn in South Jersey and was being paid 35 dollars a week by Rocco. Individuals at the Inn started to notice Avalon's singing and asked Rocco to have him sing. This quote demonstrates how Avalon's career began to take off and how he had the ability to go far for himself. It also demonstrates how Rocco contributed in assisting Avalon get his start in the music industry. This quote is a testament to the power of hard work and determination, and how it can result in success. It also demonstrates how crucial it is to have people in your corner who think in you and are willing to help you reach your goals.

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Frankie Avalon This quote is written / told by Frankie Avalon somewhere between September 18, 1940 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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