Freddy Frogs (Born Ferdinando Toscano)
September 21, 1942 – March 10, 2009
Freddy Frogs was a dynamic performer during the rockabilly’s revival of the ’80s, when he was popular draw at clubs throughout New York and beyond. As was the case with most rockabilly revivalists, Frogs found his most success in the U.K. where his band, the BMT’s had a hit with “Crazy Little Mama.” It has been reported that upon his return from England, he convinced the Stray Cats to go play the U.K., which ultimately sparked their successful career. Freddy Frogs, age 66, died of a heart attack on March 10, 2009