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DJ FrankieWho (Frankie Sestito)
Philadelphia area Disco DJ (Dec. 31, 1951 - Present)
DJ Frankie Who (real name Frankie Sestito) was one of the original club DJ's in the Philadelphia area. Frankie the Philadelphia branch of the Pocono Record Pool and was a Billboard reporter that won their Philadelphia's DJ of the Year award. Owned FSA custom sound.
Spun at the Library, Music Box, Loft (Philly), Her Place, Someplace Else, Flanigans, Popcorns, Scintillations, Ciao! and the one and only Second Story.
Did a number of studio mixes at Queen Village and Alpha recording studios as well as TEC records with Nicky Martenelli.
Still living in Philly with wife Valerie (Knight Luzi) Sestito longtime disco dj and co-host of WOGL's 98.1 morning show in Philadelphia.
Photo of Frankie Goodman & DJ Frankiewho
Larry Levan, Phil Mancini and Frank Sestito in Philly at a Pocono Record Pool awards dinner.
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COMMENTS ON DJ FrankieWho (Frankie Sestito)
Would anyone know about Frank Lembo who was a friend of Frank Sestito and Owner the Pocono Record Pool. Been trying to find out what happened to that great guy ?
Frankie was a great DJ who had a keen sense of timing with his audience. He always knew when to bring down the tempo and then when to bring them to a frenzy.
From a production standpoint, his work with Kurt Borusiewicz on Karen Young's classic - Hot Shot and his mix of John Gibbs & the Jam Band's, J'Ouvert (the drum break and dub effects are classic) are a testament to Frankie WHO's skills.
Frankie was a true "Professional DJ" and a DJ pioneer in the Philadelphia.
Frankie, I sent some pictures from the Story and Someplace Else including you and Jimmy. I'm going to ask if Bernie (the site manager) can move some to the Story and Someplace Else pages.
I met Frankie Sestito a long time ago at Wagner's Ballroom in Philly & was thinking of him recently, wondering how he is & what he is doing - so i searched & found this site.
Frankie - if you read this - i hope you & yours are healthy & happy after all these years!
With love, Ginny Williamson
I have not been able to locate Lembo although I have tried. I spoke with Marty Angelo not so long ago and he told me he is doing something with vintage car restoration in NE PA.
I have been passing Bernie's site around to everyone I know in the biz and sooner or later I will get some contact info on him and pass it on.
Ginny..well you may be one of handful of people who still remember Wagner's Ballroom..its nice of you to write, everything is fine on this end, and I wish the same to your family...luv Frankie
Before Phila Frankie G was at Brothers 3 in South Amboy NJ , and gave me a short lesson on spinning in the basement . I took that through to the late 80's with a set of my own 1200's
At that time Frankie and his friend " Billy" were brainstormng an idea about an after hours club. That idea ended up being Poor Billy's in Woodbridge . Even though Billy dies in a tragic accident a couple of years ago the place still thrives as a mainstream restaurant
Hey franky just sayinh hello. I came across this by accident. Tel val hi too. I miss the old days with irv. Give me a shout> God bless Greggie C
Hey Greggie C... sup?? Things are fine in Philly, everyone is still Happy & Healthy on this end, I hope you and your's the same.....Merry Merry/Happy Happy..talk soon.
Luv Da Who (djfrankiewho)
Hey gang! Carterette is in the house! My name is Carter Burnette. I was a light man at SomePlace Else, The 2nd Story and Catacombs. I worked with Valerie Luzi, Keith Wynstrup, Frankie Who, Billy Kennedy, David Todd and of course Wayne Geftman.
I wanted to thank all of you for the great learning experience that you provided me. Now I am also known as DJ Benz and am grateful for all of the tricks I learned while working with all of you.
HUGS.....Carterette
yo Frankie
It looks like some of us lived to tell the stories.
I just wish i could remember them.
Hey Frankie
I can't believe I stumbled across this site - I'll jog your memory!!
SS was the best !! But do you remember the endless nights at the Music Box with "The Eddie Ramos" dancers....
I served drinks until 2 am in the morning, then we all went to Lenny's Hot Dogs and then it was off to AC to party at the Chez on New York Avenue until sunrise....
We all danced to your mixes until our feet bled !! It was the best !
I think of you often and hope you are well......maybe I'll see you and Valerie at Guido's benefit
Lisa Leggs
Yo Legs, yes we will be at the benefit, good memories of Lenny's and Lucy...can you remember when we used to get shut down by the cops for the music being too loud..LOL..the Luxman amps and Voice of the Theater speakers along with Rosner's custom Bass horn would echo off the ocean.
The Music Box was always touted at "A Club worth leaving New York for"..Stay well...
xxoo
Frankiwho..
Greetings & how have you been? I've been thinking about you & G-Man. My last address on him was Dunwoodie, GA. I am still actively spinning in Philly and would appreciate a reply if you remember me. Thanks!
Of course Rickyd... Things are great and I talk to Gman almost every otherday. we still talk music and our great nightclub haydays and nights, and yes he is still in Georgia doing well, hopefully with a visit North soon afer the snow clears. It's Great to hear your still spinning in Philly.. I'm still here also....
Stay well
Frankiewho
FRANKIE!!! Wow! So great to hear from YOU & VALERIE! I was wondering how You Two have been doing! *lol*
I'll tell Ya... I have thought of Second Story often... Gayle Kerri (RIP) & I up in the booth watching You guys work, with YOU just ripping the roof off the place! It never got old... Some really Great Nights back then. If You and Valerie see Juliano Salerni in Italy, by all means please tell him that I said Hi, too.
Lots of GREAT, Classic Philly, Second Story Memories of Fantastic Music & Mixes & Fun!
~No Matter What, Keep Kickin' It With Great Music!~
Smiles & Thank You Both,
Gene
Gene_Leone_Mix
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SoulfulPlanet.com
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RE: >"Gene; Frankie Sestito here, really good to see you, Valerie said she saw you not so long ago...I still stay in close touch with Giuliano Salerni "Strange Affair" plus the others you worked on; and we hope to visit him in Italy this summer...I must say without a doubt you perform magic in the studio and are truly a master at your craft. I just viewed your space.. it's fantastic... take care and keep the music alive"
DJ Frankiewho, if you would be so gracious as to forward my e-mail address to Frankie "G" I would be most grateful. Hope you are well. Thanx.
Gene; great to hear back from you.. We just returned from Italy..Giuliano has a page on Bernie's site also.. Giuliano hopes be back in the states during the Christmas Holidays, hopefully we can all meet up then.
Take care and cya soon.
Frankiewho
Hi Frankie...how's Val? Val taught me how to spin discs at SPE. Hi Val...I'll never forget the time you let me make a tape at SPE after the teen disco was over one Sunday evening...thank you for inspiring me. Hey Carter Burnette...Are you out there? Remember you friend Jeff who learned to spin around the same time as you at SPE Teen Disco??? Say hello sometime...where the heck are you living these days? Let's get together and talk about the old days. I've still got all the old music!!
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