No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. , money, salary, income, and assets. " Bought that single. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. based on information from your browser. ). Les Cauchi, a. He was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939 as John Mastrangelo. Their song "The Worst That Could Happen" went gold in 1969. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Johnny Maestro (50188543)? His magnificent voice will live on in all our hearts. We will update Johnny Maestro's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He is from USA. He moved to Midland Beach in 1958, just as his music career hit the stratosphere. So get ready to dive into the world of streaming, and check out everything that's coming . Try again later. I saw you with "The Crests" in Wichita Kansas in 1961, and now, sadly, I see you here. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 3 hit in early 1969 with "The Worst That Could Happen. This account has been disabled. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." He performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe. This is FDNY FF Michael Kiefer's PROUD father speaking .more .more. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have listened to him. The group which included three African-Americans, an Italian and a Puerto Rican was one of the first to place so many racially diverse musicians on stage at one time. NY) - the #1 Johnny Maestro fan - and all of Mr. East Islip. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. About 8 years ago I went to see the great Jimmy Webb who wrote "The Worst that could Happen." An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 2 on the national charts and later lent its name to a John Hughes movie in which Hughes used a later Stray Cats version of the title song. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Love and peace." "Dion reached out to John over the last couple of months, when Johnny was sick, to encourage him and give him some spiritual guidance," Cauchi said. Hits by the rock 'n' roll and doo-wop group included "The Worst That Could Happen," which Cauchi said earned "gold record" status with a million sales. How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck" That was the year he recorded Sixteen Candles with The Crests. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In the song, a man sings about the impending marriage of a woman he still loves, and reluctantly wishes her well. Mary O' ConnorJohnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge perform at the Hamilton Vets Park in 2003. In the late 1950s he was the lead singer for the Crests, fronting hits like Sixteen Candles, Trouble in Paradise, The Angels Listened In and Step by Step.. As frail as he looked, that's how strong he sounded. "Maybe now the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will recognize him," said veteran radio host, author and music historian Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow. He was 70. Les Cauchi, a. The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. Got a correction? "Johnny was a class act. Love and peace.". Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. NEW YORK (AP) - Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the hit "16 Candles" with The Crests and enjoyed a decades-long career with The Brooklyn Bridge, has died of cancer. Mr. He was unusual in that he often performed with black singers at a time when interracial groups were a relative rarity. He was 70. TOMMY MARA Of THE CRESTS "THE PAVAROTTI OF DOO WOP." DEAD AT 65 (Funeral arrangements Wednesday from 2-8 at Meadowlawn Funeral Home , 4244 Madison St, New Port Richey) Tommy Marascuillo the lead. Jimmy was good friends with Johnny. Death of Johnny Maestro May 7, 1939 - March 24, 2010 Florida | Age 70 '16 Candles' singer dies at 70 Portrait More in Music Obituary Guestbook Photos Multimedia Photos Upload a Photo View Slideshow Print | Email Default Album | Community Photos Photograph of Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge. 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Learn more about merges. A mass for Mr. Mastrangelo will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. at St. Marys R.C. Maestro was best known for his 1958 hit song "16 Candles" with The Crests. Mr. Johnny Maestro of The Brooklyn Bridge ( RIP) you will be miss. It was billed as "Bowzer's Ultimate Doo-Wop Party.". He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. He was 70 and had lived in Islip, N.Y., until seven years ago. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have. Johnny Maestro, who started out singing on the New York subways and a few years later recorded one of the great teen love anthems, "Sixteen Candles," died late Wednesday night in Florida after a battle with cancer. Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles" with The Crests and enjoyed a decades-long career with The Brooklyn Bridge, has died of cancer. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Section 107 of the Copyright Statute allows for fair use for non-profit educational purposes. He was 70. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Les Cauchi, a. It was billed as "The Ultimate Doo-Wop Party." Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. And so he will never walk alone.\" No copyright infringement intended. Johnny Maestro was, in my opinion, one of the greatest singers of all time. Johnny Maestro was one of those very few. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 2010 The Associated Press. We were sitting around the office, and someone said: This is going to be difficult. Thank you for sharing itheavens enjoying some beautiful music. "He sang `You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He was 70. He was 70. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. !. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. Resend Activation Email. His last residence was in Cape Coral, Fla. RIP. In 1960, three more of the groups singles placed on the charts: Model Girl, What a Surprise and My Happiness. Mr. Mastrangelo later joined the Del-Satins, which merged with The Rhythm Method, a Long Island band, to form Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge in 1968. There were three blacks, one Puerto Rican, Mr. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Johnny Maestro, the pure-toned tenor who as the lead singer for the Crests, the Del-Satins and the Brooklyn Bridge recorded rock 'n' roll hits like "Sixteen Candles" and "The Worst That Could. The cause was cancer, said Les Cauchi, an original member of the Brooklyn Bridge, which continues to perform before graying audiences, swaying to the tunes of their teenage years. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and No. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Johnny's final concert with The Brooklyn Bridge was at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on January 17, 2010. His last residence was in Cape Coral, Fla. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests - one of the first interracial singing groups - Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. He turned out to be Al Browne, a musician, music store and record label owner in Brooklyn. NEW YORK -- Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles" with The Crests . Manhattan (Lower East Side) native Johnny Maestro (born John Mastrangelo) has the distinction of being in three top-selling vocal groups dating back to the early days of rock-and-roll: The Del-Satins and The Crests in the 1950s and The Brooklyn Bridge in the 1960s and 1970s.He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. Maestro's fans around the world. After signing with the Coed Record label, they scored their most memorable hit with "16 Candles", which reached number 2 on the pop charts in December 1958. Bowzer from Sha Na Na):\"Johnny Maestro's last show was my show at the Mohegan Sun 1/17/10. So, how much is Johnny Maestro worth at the age of 71 years old? John Peter Mastrangelo was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939, one of three children of Salvatore and Grace Mastrangelo. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. The scar on Johnny Depps face in public enemies is it real? Johnny Maestro, center, with members of the Brooklyn Bridge. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. In 1968 he joined his band, The Del-Satins, with The Rhythm Method, another Long Island band. NEW YORK (AP) - Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the hit "16 Candles" with The Crests and enjoyed a decades-long career with The Brooklyn Bridge, has died of cancer. Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). He performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe. Born, John Mastrangelo, and raised on Manhattans lower east side on Mulberry Street, he helped form The Crests in 1956, which became one of the most successful integrated doo-wop groups of all-time. In many ways, he was the quintessential New York kid singer of the '50s. This browser does not support getting your location. Maestro recorded occasionally in recent years and he was living in Cape Coral, Fla., at the time of his death. In 1967, Maestro formed the pop group Brooklyn Bridge, and under the Buddah Record label, scored a gold record with the hit "Worst That Could Happen", peaking at number 3 on the pop charts in January 1969. NEW YORK (AP) - Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the hit "16 Candles" with The Crests and enjoyed a decades-long career with The Brooklyn Bridge, has died of cancer. Who knew?, Johnny Maestro, Brooklyn Bridge Singer, Dies at 70, https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/arts/music/26maestro.html. John Peter Mastrangelo (The Crests, The Brooklyn Bridge, The Del-Satins, Johnny Maestro & The Crests) was born on 7 May, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, is an Actor, Music Department, Soundtrack. Add the template {{editprotected}} to the talk page along with your corrections, and it will be brought to the attention of the administrators. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { ( divorced)( 3 children). He was 70. Try again. Maestro died .more Then Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge sang \"You'll Never Walk Alone\" for the last time together. NEW YORK (AP) - Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the hit "16 Candles" with The Crests and enjoyed a decades-long career with The Brooklyn Bridge, has died of cancer. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Maestro was born Johnny Peter Mastrangelo on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1939, and graduated from Charles Evans Hughes High School in the Chelsea neighborhood. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The worst That Could Happen is Johnny you not being here to continue to bless and share your wonderful songs and music with us. Johnny Maestro 20 All-Time Greatest Hits on Collectors' Choice Music 20 All-Time Greatest Hits CD Artist: Johnny Maestro Genre: Oldies Release Date: 7/24/2001 Qty: Special Order List Price: $13.98 Price: $11.88 You Save: $2.10 (15%) Add to Wish List Product Description Thats hard to sell. Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles" with The Crests and enjoyed a decades-long career with The Brooklyn Bridge, has died of cancer. It was originally billed as Johnny Maestro, the Del-Satins and the Rhythm Method. 24 after a battle with cancer. Please note that due to our archival policy, we will not alter or update the content of articles that are archived, but will only accept requests to make grammatical and formatting corrections. Again, unforgettable, and thank you. Along the way, he picked up big-name fans like Paul Simon and Billy Joel, whose music was the natural extension of the work of early rock lead singers. 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