Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon, born Frank Devera Jackson (March 3, 1896 or 1897 – May 15, 1953), was an African American vaudeville singer, stage designer and comedian, popular in the 1920s and 1930s. == Life and career == He was born in Montgomery, Alabama, orphaned, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. His nickname of "Half Pint" referred to his 5'2" height. He started in show business around 1910 as a singer in Kansas City, before travelling extensively with medicine shows in... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Frankie Jaxon first charted in 1931 with Fan It.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: Fan It - #2: Fan It - #3: Willie the Weeper
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