ng the files, included a federal report on the plane crash that killed Sinatra’s mother, a report of a 1966 bomb threat against Sinatra in Miami Beach, and a 1969 death threat in which Sinatra was given the option of a $2 million donation to the Vatican in return for his life.Frank has many interesting facts about him that many people weren’t aware of. Many people don’t know that Frank did the singing swords voice in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Unlike the millions of men in America at this time, Frank eagerly wanted to serve in the military for WWII. However, because of a childhood street fight where Frank got hit in the ear by a bike chain, he has a punctured eardrum and was not able to join. Another interesting fact about Frank was that his first wife Nancy knit many of the bow ties Sinatra wore on his album covers. She encouraged Frank to wear them because she felt his Adam's apple was too large. He was appropriately nicknamed ”the voice” because of his excellent singing ability. Many people don’t know that Frank made over 200 records and over 50 movies! Not bad for a singer whose part time job is an actor. In 1971, Frankie called it quits. The King of Swing had retired. Most of his fans were bummed, but he reassured them that He would still return for some concerts and recordings but would keep mostly a low profile. Several years later, in 1983, Frank received the Kennedy Center honor for outstanding achievement in Musical Arts. Two years form that; Frank won another award, The Medal of Freedom. Former President Reagan, a long time friend of Frank, awarded him. In 1988-89, Sinatra teamed up with his old Rat Pack associates. Frank, Sammy, and Dean did a multi-city tour around the country. Later in the 90’s Frank had success again. He made an album called “Duets,” and its Grammy winning sequel, “Duets II”, which combined singers like Bono and Streisand sing...
