Connie Francis

Connie Francis (December 12, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American singer.

Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in Newark's Italian Seventh Avenue neighborhood, she is considered the most prolific female r

Connie Francis (December 12, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American singer.

Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in Newark's Italian Seventh Avenue neighborhood, she is considered the most prolific female rock 'n' roll hit-maker of the early rock era -- the late 1950s to the early 1960s. After an appearance on Startime, Francis was advised to change her name from Franconero to something more easily pronounceable, as well as to quit the accordion and focus on singing.