On Dec. 12, Frank Sinatra will have turned 105. In those 100-plus years, few people in modern history have been as iconic, with as much influence on popular music as he had. His songs are timeless and his persona was legendary. I recently came across some vintage pix of "Ol' Blue Eyes," and it reminded me just how much he was a part of my "inner culture."

We recently enlisted 29 local superstar-celebrity vocalists in the Chicago area to film a musical salute to Frank. It will be broadcast on his actual birthday, Saturday, Dec. 12. It includes an opening from Sinatra opening act for 14 years, comedian Tom Dreesen and duets and trio numbers culminated with a "We Are The World"-style group rendition of "My Way" with all on stage. Incredible!