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Frankie Kahrl aka Frankie Karl, (born 25th June 1945) in Los Angeles, CA. is an American Singer. He recorded "Don't Be Afraid (Do as I say Baby)" in 1968, written and produced by Mr. Gene Dozier. FRANKIE KARL & THE DREAMS (consisting of Herbert Holmes/Jeannie Brown & Jerry Small). Frankie began singing in church at the age of 4, he appeared at the Silver Slipper in Las Vegas at the age of 10. In high school he helped formed the gospel group "THE COGICS" (consisting of Andrae & Sandra Crouch/Gloria Jones/Sondra "Blinky" Williams/Edna Wright and the late Billy Preston). They were the first to sing and record "The BLOOD" written by Pastor Andrae Crouch. The COGICS were the first to win two awards at the "Gospel Academy Awards" created by the late Rev. James Cleveland in Los Angeles, CA. After graduation from Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, CA., Frankie enlisted in the USAF. He and Herbert Holmes & Kenneth Calvert formed "THE CHEVRONS" and recorded "The Boy Next Door & You Should Have Held On" written by Herbert Holmes.

Upon his discharge from the Air Force, Frankie returned to L.A. and formed "THE TRIPPS" aka "THE DREAMS", recording "Here Come Those Heartaches" & "Give It Back" written by the late James Cleveland,1968. Frankie appeared at the world famous Howard Theatre in Washington D.C. with the legendary Gladys Knight and the Pips along with Peggy Scott and JoJo Benson. The Love Rock Musicale "HAIR" opened in Los Angeles 1969. Frankie auditioned and was asked to understudy Ben Vereen as (HUD).Frankie performed HUD in Las Vegas and HUD in the first road company of HAIR,which performed in Indiana/Ohio/Conn./Penna./closing in Washington D.C.

Frankie recorded for Liberty Records, recording "Put A Little Love in Your Heart", later Motown was a attraction to Frankie, since other COGICS had recorded for Motown ("Blinky"; Gloria and Billy). Frankie was lead singer for "The Music Makers" aka "Mabaya" (TAMLA).

After a leave of absence from the Entertainment field, Frankie has returned too his roots, gospel music. Recently he has reunited with two of "THE COGICS" (Gloria and Blinky) and have rerecorded their 1962 hit "THE BLOOD". Look forward in hearing from Frankie and THE COGICS in 2007.