Fabian

Fabian (born February 6, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American teen idol of the late 1950s and early 1960s. He rose to national prominence after performing several times on American Bandstand.

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Fabian (born February 6, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American teen idol of the late 1950s and early 1960s. He rose to national prominence after performing several times on American Bandstand.

Born Fabiano Anthony Bonaparte, he adopted the stage name Fabian Forte but has always been known by his first name only. With songwriters Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, Fabian released a series of hit singles including "I'm a Man", "Hound Dog Man", "Turn Me Loose" (a blues song), and his biggest hit, "Tiger". His career in music basically ended with the payola scandal of the 1960s, and it was revealed that his records were doctored significantly to improve his voice.