Franke & the Knockouts
Franke & the Knockouts
Top Songs
| 1 | Sweetheart | ||
| 2 | You're My Girl | ||
| 3 | Without You (Not Another Lonely Night) | ||
| 4 | She's a Runner | ||
| 5 | Come Back |
Albums
May 2020 • 1 song
Sep 2019 • 1 song
Mar 2019 • 44 songs
Similar Artists
Popular On
- Pittsburgh's Classic Hits
- The Quad Cities Variety Station
- Mid-Ohio's Classic Hits
About
Biography
Led by singer Franke Previte, the New Jersey band Franke & the Knockouts scored several pop hits in the early '80s. Previte, who had played in local bands since his teens, formed the group with guitarist Billy Elworthy in 1980 and they were quickly signed to Millennium Records. Rounding out the original quintet were keyboardist Blake Levinsohn, bassist Leigh Foxx, and drummer Claude LeHenaff. Their self-titled debut, which showcased their light pop/rock leanings, was a surprise success, spawning a Top Ten single with "Sweetheart" and a Top 40 follow-up, "You're My Girl." Perso...