- Father of Charlie Gracie Jr..
- Was born on the same day as Bobby Darin (May 14th, 1936), another rock singer who began his career in the 1950s.
- Graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1952.
- Gracie performed at weddings, local restaurants, and parties, and on local radio and television. He also won regional talent contests.
- In 2019, Gracie toured the UK with Marty Wilde along with Mike Berry, Nancy Ann Lee and the Wildcats.
- Gracie was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame on November 16, 2012, at the Hilton City Avenue, Philadelphia.
- His biggest hits were "Butterfly" and "Fabulous", both in 1957.
- In 2007, a documentary film about Gracie, Fabulous, was aired on PBS stations.
- His musical career started at the age of 16 when he appeared on the Paul Whiteman television show in 1952.
- Gracie's pioneering contribution to the genre was recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and he was inducted into the South Philadelphia High School Alumni Cultural Hall of Fame.
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