Did frank Sinatra hurt Jimmy Roselli?

Answer 1

Yes and No. Jimmy Roselli was 10 years younger than Sinatra and also from Hoboken, NJ. Roselli was an up and coming Italian-American singer in the late 50's and early 60's, and was considered by many people, more talented then some of the greats at the time (Sinatra, Vale, etc)… Amid his rise to the top he was asked by some men to perform at a charity event which Frank Sinatra's mother was involved. Roselli HAD sung for Mrs. Sinatra before at other events and was already booked on the date of this benefit. Jimmy had always dealt directly with Dolly Sinatra in the past and asked that she call him personally. Some say Roselli was "set up". Frank Sinatra was mistakenly told that Roselli refused to perform. After that happened, Jimmy Roselli's career stagnated. It was rumored Sinatra had radio stations stop playing Roselli's records and certain clubs and other venues wouldn't hire him.