Frankie Smith

Soul funk singer - songwriter - producer Born: 1953, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died: March 8, 2019, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. He was 65. He started writing songs for The O'Jays and Spinners. His classic "Double Dutch Bus" popularized his nonsensical form of slang that influenced later rappers like Snoop Dogg and E-40. He recorded one album and several singles up until mid-80's.