Frank Pisani isn’t just any 90-year-old. He’s a singer, comedian, impressionist—and a man with more charm, warmth and wit than entertainers half his age.

Originally from Chicago, Frank’s start in show business began in college, when a side job as an usher at WGN-TV landed him on a local version of American Bandstand. He sang “Sha-Boom” to a room full of kids waiting to be in the audience, and the producer liked what he heard. That led to his first record, Crybaby, and a career that spanned decades.

As lead singer of The Highlights, Frank charted on Billboard with “City of Angels” and later “Angry.” He toured with Dick Clark, appeared on The Arthur Godfrey Show, and even recorded at Chess Records in Chicago—home to Muddy Waters and Etta James.

He even spent time in the studio with a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band that produced R&B classics: “Sincerely”, “Most of All” and “Ten Commandments of Love.”

“I recorded with Harvey and the Moonglows,” he recalls. “It was an exciting time.”

When his hearing began to fade, Frank expanded his talents and pivoted from singing to comedy and impressions. He starred in festivals and corporate events, performed on cruise lines and even portrayed Tony Bennett in a Rick Springfield film. One of his favorite memories? Hosting his own show—Johnny Angel and the Girls of the Galaxy—at the Seattle World’s Fair.

Now in The Villages, Frank still makes people smile and shares his passion for performance in new ways. With improved hearing aids and a tech-savvy spark (or that of his grandson), Frank brings his joy to the internet. On Facebook, you’ll find him reworking well-known melodies with humorous or heartfelt lyrics of his own. A Christmas song recently earned 50,000 views.

Through it all, Frank credits his wife, JoAnne, as his rock.

“I married her because she could drive at night,” he jokes, adding that her award-winning cooking skills and joyful personality didn’t hurt either.

“We met when I was doing a show in Connecticut. She was 20 years younger, beautiful, smart and she laughed at my jokes. What more could I ask for?” Frank says with a tinge of melancholy. “But really, I knew—even if I only got five happy years, it’d be worth it. That was almost 50 years ago.”

They married in 1976, raised two daughters and now cherish every moment with their grandchildren. Frank is grateful for the life he’s lived—whether performing in the fast-paced world of showbiz or enjoying the quieter rhythm of The Villages, still doing what he loves . . . even if the spotlight is a little smaller.

“This isn’t about ego,” Frank says. “It’s about connection, music and laughter. That’s how we get through life.”

Photos: Nicole Hamel