During the pandemic, Frank Maglio Jr. and his wife Gina in Florida spent more time at home with their pet Amazon parrot, Tico. Frank, a guitarist, began playing more often, and Tico unexpectedly started singing along.
One day, while Frank played “Stairway to Heaven,” Gina recorded the moment as Tico turned it into a duet. The video went viral after being posted on Facebook.
Encouraged by the response, Frank created a YouTube channel called Tico & The Man Frank Maglio, where he shares their musical duets. The channel now has over 250,000 subscribers.
Fans praise Tico’s surprising vocal talent and say the videos bring joy and comfort during difficult times, turning a simple home hobby into a worldwide feel-good story.