Patrons of our Marriott hotels in Myrtle Beach can easily enjoy the areaâs top attractions, including Family Kingdom Amusement Park, a Myrtle Beach institution and home to the largest Ferris wheel in the state. Browse our hotels near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk to stay close to the action.
Early Life. Francis Albert Frank Sinatra was born December 12, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey. The only child of Sicilian immigrants, a teenaged Sinatra decided to become a singer after watching Bing Crosby perform. He dropped out of high school, where he was a member of the glee club, and began to sing at local nightclubs.
Sinatra's music has been considered timeless by many. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Italian immigrants, he began his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. He found success as a solo artist after being signed by Columbia Records in 1943, becoming the idol of the bobby soxers. He released his first album, The Voice of Frank Sinatra, in 1946.