RIP Tony Bennett

[Cheeseweasel 26438]

Tony Bennett, Master Pop Vocalist, Dies at 96

https://variety.com/2023/music/news/tony-bennett-dead-dies-pop-vocalist-1235676390/

[Texas St. Armadillos 1381]

I guess he didn’t “Wanna Be Around” anymore.

[elfenix 34385]

Rip in peace

[TonyTexas 10567]

His son, who managed him for 40 years, did a great job of keeping him relevant as he moved into old age. He was the music industry’s version of Betty White. 

[Nuge 1999]

I just read this.  He seemed like a wonderful man and I loved his records.  Rest In Peace Anthony Dominick Benedetto. Thank you for the wonderful music.

 

[utee94 15878]

RIP, one of my all time favorites

[TexArcher 38409]

RIP to a legend.

[Carl Spackler 3522]

RIP.  Lived a long and full life.  Great voice.

[Buzzrock 15026]

What a run. A true classic. RIP.

[Gil Bang 26099]

CSB:  My GF is divorced (as am I).  Her ex is Danny Bennett's first cousin (his mother's side).  Tony Bennett was at her wedding.   She hasn't seen Tony in forever, but still exchanges christmas cards with Danny.

I've never met him. 

She texted Danny this morning, but hasn't heard back as of yet.  I'm sure he's busy. 

She says Tony was a cool customer, and a major pothead. 

Edited July 22, 2023 by Gil Bang

[WhatTheBuck 28825]

Congratulations on a life well lived.

Dude got around.

[UpperWestside 6216]

A place I worked at near Central Park had a breakfast menu item named after him because it was his favorite thing to eat when he would come in years ago. I heard some very nice stories about him. He was as talented a singer as his generation produced and he was a kind soul. Rest in peace Mr. Bennett.

[CooterBrown 18089]

My wife’s grandad somehow knew him and her grandma still has an original painting he did for him. He was a jazz drummer in 1950s NYC so maybe that’s when he knew him. Already told my wife she’s stealing it when grandma kicks it.

[wood 11575]

RIP. One of the true greats of all time.

[MC Fresh Breath 4074]

Been reading some obits and tributes this morning.  Seems he was the exception to 'only the good die young.'  I had no idea he was a serious painter by the way.  What an impressive life he seemed to live.  RIP.