The inspiring story of a junkyard owner who rose to the verge of international stardom.
Sonny, a South Philly Story. The epic tale about a legendary crooner.
The inspiring story of a junkyard owner who rose to the verge of international stardom.
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This is the riveting story of legendary South Philly crooner and nightclub owner Sonny Averona. His life was one of ambition, gambling, and rise to near the top of the entertainment world.Mr. Averona started out rebuilding transmissions and then went on to open an automobile junkyard business. The place became a hub for “those guys” and as one-by-one, they fell, Sonny managed to dodge the Mob hits and live on - even with the cops and Feds hot on his trail.Sonny launched a singing career that began at Palumbo’s iconic South Philly restaurant and before long he was performing in the casinos of Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Sonny's pals included Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, and Joe Frazier. Sonny was on the verge of international stardom when he was featured on the front cover of the entertainment section of the New York Times.
Sonny Averona Jr.
Sonny Averona Jr. took his father's name and
continued the South Philly Story legacy.
