Edward Reardon, known professionally as Eddie Fontaine, was born on March 6, 1927, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He began his career as an actor and singer, signing with RCA Records in 1954 after completing his service in the US Navy. His breakthrough moment came in 1955 when he performed at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater alongside disc jockey Alan Freed. Fontaine's first single, "Rock Love", was released that same year under the label X. He achieved significant success with his recording of "Cool it Baby" for Decca Records in 1956, which was featured in the film The Girl Can't Help It. His hit single "Nothin' Shakin'", released in 1958, reached Number 64 on the charts and was later covered by The Beatles. Fontaine's acting career included roles in films like Nothing to Lose and television series such as The Gallant Men (1962-1963), where he portrayed Sergeant Pete D'Angelo. In the 1960s, Fontaine moved to Van Nuys, California, and focused on live performances and theater. He faced legal issues in 1984 when he was implicated in a murder and served five years in prison. Despite this, he continued performing, appearing at rock 'n' roll festivals in Europe. Eddie Fontaine passed away on April 13, 1992, due to cancer.