Was a trumpet prodigy at age nine

Signed a recording contract with Chancellor Records

Made film acting debut in "Jamboree"

Made first appearance on "American Bandstand"

Had dramatic roles in "Guns of the Timberland" and "The Alamo"

First teamed with Annette Funicello in "Beach Party"

Starred in summer series "Easy Does It..." (CBS)

Served as co-executive producer (with Annette Funicello) of "Back to the Beach" (also actor)

Played himself in "A Dream is Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story" (CBS)

Appeared as himself in "Casino"

Made guest appearance as the bride's godfather in the Chicago stage production of "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding" (summer)