Bio: Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick “Tony” Benedetto in Astoria, Queens, New York on August 3, 1926) is one of the most iconic voices in music. It was actually Bob Hope who advised Tony to change his stage name Joe Bari to the recognizable name he has today. After signing with Columbia records in 1950, Tony has enjoyed a lustrous career, filled with hit songs, like ‘Because of You’, Rags to Riches,’ and of course, his most famous hit, ‘I Left My Heart In San Francisco.” Though establishing his career singing standards, Tony would later leave Columbia Records to start his own label and record new music with other companies. In 2006, to celebrate his 80th birthday, Tony released Tony Bennett: Duets – An American Classic, recorded with a collection of stars including Barbra Streisand and Elton John. Five years later. Tony recorded Duets II, and laid down the track ‘The Lady Is A Tramp’ with Lady Gaga. Their work together was such a success, the pair joined forces again to create a jazz standards album called Cheek to Cheek, which won them a Grammy.
Best Known For:
Tony Bennett is best known for his music, singing standard songs, and collaborating with Lady GaGa.
Personal Life:
Tony Bennett has been married three times, currently to Susan Crow. He has four children, including Antonia Bennet, who followed in her father’s footsteps and pursued a career in music.
For over nearly five years, Tony Bennett has been battling Alzheimer’s. Now, the music icon has gone public with his diagnosis – and that he recorded a second album with Lady Gaga while dealing with this disease.
With a little help from her friends, Lady Gaga is determined to put on the best Super Bowl halftime show EVER! What’s her secret? Well, we’ve EXCLUSIVELY learned that Mother Monster might be asking Tony Bennett to join her on stage. Here’s the scoop!
Whoa! Tony Bennett knocked one out of the park when he ended his own 90th birthday celebration with one heck of a performance. The singer capped off the epic show with not just one, but three, amazing songs, and the fans in the audience, and at home, definitely took note!
Make us bawl our eyes out why don’t you! Lady Gaga totally had us weeping with her powerful performance of ‘La Vie En Rose’ at Tony Bennett’s 90th birthday special. See her sweetly serenade her close friend on the most special of occasions right here!
Whoa! Lady Gaga brought the house down with her performance of ‘This Lady is a Tramp’ on Dec. 20 when she opened the epic celebration for her dear friend and fellow singer Tony Bennett’s 90th birthday! Check out her show-stopping number here.
Lady Gaga helped Tony Bennett celebrate his milestone birthday in style, as she showed off two gorgeous gowns and sang beautifully during the special. Which gown was your fave?
The legendary Tony Bennett graced us with his presence at the ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ special on Nov. 30 to sing beautiful renditions of ‘White Christmas’ and ‘The Christmas Song.’ And thank God he did because his performances were absolutely amazing! Check it out here.