Tony Bennett Dead at 96

[DoggyDaddy]

Class act. RIP Tony.

Tony Bennett, one of the most beloved voices in the history of American music, dies at 96

Bennett provided the soundtrack for generations of romantic evenings and proved that his timeless brand of standards could have broad, consistent appeal as the music industry shifted with the rise of rock and rap.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[stocknup]

What a Great Run he had .....................What a Legend !

 

[COOPADUP]

He’s about the last of that golden era. Hell he outlived all the boozers and smokers of that time period. What a shame but I hope he’s in a better place now.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

He’s about the last of that golden era. Hell he outlived all the boozers and smokers of that time period. What a shame but I hope he’s in a better place now.

Apparently he did have is own run-in with illicit drugs back in the 70's, but hey... it was the 70's...

 

[COOPADUP]

Apparently he did have is own run-in with illicit drugs back in the 70's, but hey... it was the 70's...

Yes I agree. The 70’s were a very druggy time in history.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Wow. God rest your soul, Tony.

 

[Leo]

Last of the old guard. He left his heart in San Francisco. That is the only song I remember from him. I am pretty sure he has been sick a long time.

 

[bcannon]

Definitely a class act. RIP Mr Bennett.

 

[KellyinAvon]

RIP Tony. Opening scene in Goodfellas, Rags to Riches.

 

[Mikey1911]

Last of the old guard. He left his heart in San Francisco. That is the only song I remember from him. I am pretty sure he has been sick a long time.

Here's another one from Tony.

 

[MrSmitty]

Such a voice! You just don't have crooners like that now a days, probably the closest is Micheal Buble', and Harry Connick Jr..........

 

[snorko]

I got to meet him in the early 1980's when he came to Evansville for a charity concert. I was friends with the son of the guy in charge of the foundation and got to go back stage before the show. Still a fan of his music.

 

[BigRed]

He was frail and mentally impaired by this time....but still knew his music like a top.