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Check out the Italian Hometown of Frank Sinatra

Born Francis Albert Sinatra on December 12th 1915 to Italian immigrant parents in Hoboken, New Jersey, Frank Sinatra began his musical journey listening to the likes of Bing Crosby. He began singing professionally in his teenager, learning music by ear. He got his first big break when he joined a trio in 1935. In 1946 he broke onto the music scene with his debut album, "The Voice of Frank Sinatra." 

Did you know that he has roots in the Palermo town of Lercara Friddi? Watch the exclusive video to learn more about Frank Sinatra's Italian hometown.

  • Lercara Friddi in Sicily is the Italian hometown of Frank Sinatra
  • In the province of Palermo, it is the birthplace of his paternal grandparents
  • The town's patron saint is Holy Mary of Constantinople
  • The "My Way Museum" in Lercara Friddi is the first museum in Europe dedicated to Frank Sinatra.
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