Everything You Didn't Know About the Rat Pack

The Death of Dean Martin's Son

Dean Martin is another fan favorite of the rat pack. His oldest child Dean Paul (Dino Jr.) was on a sure path to success. Many people said that he had his father's star power and was successful in television and as a musician. He was in a band called Dino, Desi, and Billy.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.