Charlie Gracie

Charles Anthony Graci (May 14, 1936 – December 17, 2022), known professionally as Charlie Gracie, was an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer and guitarist. His biggest hits were "Butterfly" and "Fabulous", both in 1957. Gracie's father encouraged him to play the guitar. His musical career started at the age of 16 when he appeared on the Paul Whiteman television show in 1952. Gracie performed at weddings, local restaurants, and parties, and on local radio and television. He also won regional talent contests. Charlie graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1952.
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==Links to Peel==
Peel mentioned on his 2nd January 2001 show that Charlie Gracie was one of the forgotten names of rock and roll and played a track from him, which was part of the Pig's Big 78. He also said on the same show that he saw the singer perform at the Liverpool Empire and described his performance as wild as a rat. Although Peel praised the singer, there doesn't seem to be much evidence of the DJ playing much of the singer's records on his programmes.
==Shows Played==
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*05 February 1993: Butterfly (7") Cameo
;2001
*02 January 2001: Fabulous (78") Parlophone
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
*Official Website
Category:Artists