Artist Info: Frances Nero

Frances Nero

Real Name: Willie Frances Peak
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Born: March 13, 1943, Asheville, North Carolina.
Died in November 29, 2014.

Frances Attended Stephens-Lee High School where she performed with two bands simultaneously. The Famous Tams featuring William "PO Bill" Mills and The Untils, a group of Stephens-Lee's Band Members.Stanley Baird, Bynum Griffin and Clifford Cotton went on to play with such stars as Chuck Jackson and James Brown. Frances was the featured vocalist with both bands. Luckily they were never booked on the same nights. [read more...]