Frank Forgione was not only the "father of the U.S. Navy Showband"--he was the father of a devoted son who has created a video tribute to his father.
Frank Mullen's very unofficial source of poop, skinny and bitching for present and former U.S. Navy Musicians.
What a beautiful and loving tribute.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I never met the man, his name was legendary. Thanks for sharing this powerful tribute.
ReplyDeleteYeah Frank (Sr and Jr)!
ReplyDeleteI remember Frank was leading Showband when I was a basic student at the SOM. What a wonderful tribute by a son to a father. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNever met the man, but heard the wonderous stories about him and his music. Nice tribute. RIP!
ReplyDeleteWonderful , loving tribute to a Navy Music legend who touched and inspired many of us in our careers.
ReplyDeleteI was in the Navy Showband,UNITAS V, in 1963. Made our tour around South America. Great trubute to Chief Forgione. He help me as a drummer and as a person Thanks Chief.
ReplyDeleteJack Cavallo MUSN