RIP Tony Bennett

[Obliviax]

a legend passes at age 96.

Tony Bennett, Master Pop Vocalist, Dies at 96

Tony Bennett, the master pop vocalist who climaxed a professional career spanning eight decades with a No. 1 album at age 85, has died. He was 96.

variety.com

 

[Indian rocks rich]

a legend passes at age 96.

Tony Bennett, Master Pop Vocalist, Dies at 96

Tony Bennett, the master pop vocalist who climaxed a professional career spanning eight decades with a No. 1 album at age 85, has died. He was 96.

variety.com

Glad I went to see him twice about 20 to 25 years ago. I especially love his albums he made with just him and bill Evans

 

[step.eng69]

Every time i hear Tony Bennett, I recall being at Russell Bufalino's birthday in the early 80's at Gus Genetti's hotel in Wilkes-Barre. My father-in-law a labor organizer for 542 Operating Engineers & Bufalino were close friends (not business parteners).

Russell came over to our table and told Pop that his boys reached out to Tony Bennett as a surprise birthday gift, but sadly, Tony had other engagements. R.I.P. Tony

The Benedettos lives were forever changed by WWII, Tony Bennett turned 18 in 1944 and was drafted into the U.S. Army. By March 1945, he was deploying to Europe with the 63rd Infantry Division, replacing casualties lost in the Battle of the Bulge. In his 1998 autobiography "The Good Life," he called the war a "front row seat in hell."

 

[Marylovesthelions]

a legend passes at age 96.

Tony Bennett, Master Pop Vocalist, Dies at 96

Tony Bennett, the master pop vocalist who climaxed a professional career spanning eight decades with a No. 1 album at age 85, has died. He was 96.

variety.com

Last of the Italian crooners I grew up admiring. The list is very long.