DJ FrankieWho (Frankie Sestito)
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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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YOUR COMMENTS ON DJ FrankieWho (Frankie Sestito)
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 - 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
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 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)
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
It looks like some of us lived to tell the stories.
I just wish i could remember them.
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
The Music Box was always touted at "A Club worth leaving New York for"..Stay well...
xxoo
Frankiwho..
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
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"
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
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