Frankie Lymon's Tombstone Blues

Frankie Lymon's Tombstone Blues reveals for the first time the story of the rise and fall of the first teen rock and roll idol and the intrigue behind his timeless doo wop hit, "Why Do Fools Fall In Love." Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers helped change the music business in 1956, and their adolescent sound and vibrant performing style influenced many young male and female singers who followed in their footsteps, including a host of Motown artists. 

Read our multi-chapter series on the history of Frankie Lymon's Tombstone and how it became a legend.

Read our multi-chapter series on the history of Frankie Lymon's Tombstone and how it became a legend.

logo

Michigan Rock and Roll Legends is a totally independent and proudly non-commerical website that is primarily a tribute to the artists and songs of Michigan's first vinyl records era.