Who knew?, Johnny Maestro, Brooklyn Bridge Singer, Dies at 70, https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/arts/music/26maestro.html. 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. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. It merged with a Long Island band, The Rhythm Method, to form Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in 1968. The Crests followed with a number of catchy uptempo hits, including "Trouble In Paradise," "The Angels Listened In" and "Step By Step" though many R&B aficionados today favor their lesser-known early classic ballads like "Sweetest One" and "No One To Love. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests, Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. "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. Godspeed Johnny. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Your songs make me happy! !. 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. ", The Bridge also had some lesser hits, including "Blessed Is the Rain" and "Welcome Me Love.". Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Please try again later. Love and peace.". There is a problem with your email/password. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. He is survived by Grace, his wife of 25 years; a son, Brad Mastrangelo; two daughters, Lisa Hollborn and Tracy Cain; stepchildren, Jeremy and Jason Nicolaisen, Elizabeth Dewer and Louise Wild; a brother, Ronald Mastrangelo, and nine grandchildren. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. Maestro died .more 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. A memorial service will be held on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. in Colden Hall at Queens College. Family members linked to this person will appear here. In 1968 he combined two groups, The Del-Satins--for whom he sang in the 1960s and who had provided back-up on several of Dion DiMucci's hit records in the 1960s--and a Long Island group called Rhythm Method into an 11-piece band and renamed them The Brooklyn Bridge. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Again, unforgettable, and thank you. } 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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 Tribute shadybunnz 606 subscribers Subscribe 2.1K Share Save 202K views 12 years ago In light of the recent death of the late, great Johnny Maestro, I wanted to step away from my. He was 70. One of the 1st records I ever learned was "Step by Step " by The Crest. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. He was 70. This browser does not support getting your location. He was 70. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Coed's desire to break Maestro off as a solo artist eventually led to some tension with the other Crests, who included Carter, Talmadge Gough and Hector Torres. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He was 70. He is survived by his wife, Grace; his brother, Ronald; two daughters, Tracy and Lisa; a son, Brad; and four grandchildren. Try again later. "He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. 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. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Johnny Maestro, who fronted the rock-and-roll and doo-wop band Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge, has died at the age of 70. Mr. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. based on information from your browser. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 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. In many ways, he was the quintessential New York kid singer of the '50s. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Johnny Maestro was born on May 7, 1939. Their members included second tenor Patricia Van Dross, who had a kid brother named Luther. Carter named them the Crests and they were singing on the Lexington Avenue IRT, coming out of the Brooklyn Bridge station, when a woman handed them a business card and told them to contact her husband. 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. This account has been disabled. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Then in 1968 he formed the Brooklyn Bridge, whose swelling instrumental and vocal sound scored a No. Ed Sheeran reveals wife was diagnosed with tumor while pregnant We have 11 people. His magnificent voice will live on in all our hearts. That group, renowned for its smooth harmonies that typified the "doo-wop" sound of the 1950s, had several big hits, among them the classic "Sixteen Candles" in 1958, but they also charted with "Step By Step," "The Angels Listened In" and "Trouble in Paradise. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. Maestro performed with The Brooklyn Bridge until two months before his death. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Anyone can read what you share. He began his career in the 1950s as lead singer for The Crests, an early interracial singing group. For 37 years Johnny Maestro has made a living as a rock-and-roll singer. Bass J.T. That was the year he recorded Sixteen Candles with The Crests. A mass for Mr. Mastrangelo will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. at St. Marys R.C. Thanks for your help! He moved to Midland Beach in 1958, just as his music career hit the stratosphere. We will update Johnny Maestro's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. That was in the early 1960's. Love and peace." This message is from Jon Bauman (a.k.a. The Bridge, as the group is often called, was a merger in 1968 of two bands, the Del-Satins and the Rhythm Method. ( divorced)( 3 children). The group recorded "Sweetest One" and "No One To Love" for his low-tech Joyce label, which he ran out of the back room of his shop. NEW YORK. Mary O' ConnorJohnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge perform at the Hamilton Vets Park in 2003. 2010 The Associated Press. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Weve updated the security on the site. He was 70. A system error has occurred. Thanks for all the beautiful music you gave the world. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Maestro's fans around the world. Try again later. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. As frail as he looked, that's how strong he sounded. How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck" He performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Johnny Maestro I found on Findagrave.com. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He had the most wonderful voice and it could touch my heart and make me cry There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Les Cauchi, a. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. They became Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. There was a problem getting your location. 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. Oops, something didn't work. Please reset your password. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have. "He probably sounded more like his recordings live than any other performer. They had some minor hits after that. NEW YORK - 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. In the song, a man sings about the impending marriage of a woman he still loves, and reluctantly wishes her well. }, First published on March 25, 2010 / 8:10 AM. Johnny Maestros income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. A bit too bulky. It merged with a Long Island band, The Rhythm Method, to form Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in 1968. ). Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The Crests were a band of street kids from the Lower East Side, and quite a mix. It was billed as "Bowzer's Ultimate Doo-Wop Party.". In light of the recent death of the late, great Johnny Maestro, I wanted to step away from my usual interests and make a video tribute to a musician who has been dubbed one of the greatest voices of our time.\r\rJohnny Maestro began his career with The Crests in the 1950s, the first interracial doo wop group, and despite the ignorance around them, the group had many big songs. At 71 years old, Johnny Maestro height not available right now. 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. NY) - the #1 Johnny Maestro fan - and all of Mr. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was 70 and had lived in Islip, N.Y., until seven years ago. I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). Church. "He sang 'You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. "As frail and weak as Johnny seemed, I knew he didn't want to have to cancel," host Jon "Bowzer" Bauman said in an e-mailed statement. } 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. He was 70. 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. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was 70. 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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. He continued performing live shows with the Brooklyn Bridge until he was diagnosed several months ago with an invasive cancer. 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. Vocalist. All rights reserved (About Us). Failed to report flower. Bowzer from Sha Na Na):\"Johnny Maestro's last show was my show at the Mohegan Sun 1/17/10. Yet he always remained a gentle, humble person. I need to do one more.\" When I asked the crowd if they wanted one more, they of course went wild, without even knowing the underlying truth. Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, when The Brooklyn Bridge was among groups appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. He then attended Manhattan Community College, where he studied business management. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. This is a carousel with slides. Thank you. 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. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestroborn John Mastrangelodied late Wednesday in Florida. Mini Bio (1) 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 70. Add to your scrapbook. We were sitting around the office, and someone said: This is going to be difficult. 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 Happen, died Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Fla. Its easier to sell the Brooklyn Bridge. We said, Thats the name!, With their strong vocal and horn arrangements, the Bridge recorded a series of hits, including Welcome Me Love, Youll Never Walk Alone and Your Husband, My Wife. But lightning struck for the band with the songwriter Jimmy Webbs Worst That Could Happen.. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. We were rewarded with hours of your talent. He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Les Cauchi, a. Through plaid jackets, Nehru jackets and no jackets he has performed the music of youth, even though the females. 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.. And so he will never walk alone.\" No copyright infringement intended. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. NEW YORK -- Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles" with The Crests . Mr. Mastrangelo moved to East Islip, L.I., in 1971, then to Cape Coral, seven years ago. 4 on the R&B charts in 1958. Les Cauchi, a friend . 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. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 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. He was 70. Yet he always remained a gentle, humble person. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone." In 1956 at the Henry Street Settlement, he met a black group from the Alfred E. Smith projects in Chinatown and became their lead singer. Get email updates about Johnny Maestro delivered directly to your inbox. While Maestro had one of the strongest and most distinctive voices in early rock 'n' roll, he was not a flamboyant personality and didn't seek the spotlight off-stage. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. "It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have listened to him," said Bauman. He was 70. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Les Cauchi,. #inline-recirc-item--id-9efcfed0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-9efcfed0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. 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. "Johnny was a class act. Learn more about merges. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Maestro was best known for his 1958 hit song "16 Candles" with The Crests. Maestro, one of doo-wops most enduring figures who became a legend with hits like Sixteen Candles and Worst That Could Happen, died after a long bout with cancer in his home in Cape Coral, Fla., on March 24. I hope this video brings back great memories for everyone and can serve as a way to honor the legendary Johnny Maestro, 1939-2010.\r\rThe Crests - 16 Candles (1958)\rThe Crests - Step By Step (1960)\rJohnny Maestro \u0026 The Brooklyn Bridge - Worst That Could Happen (1968)\rJohnny Maestro \u0026 The Brooklyn Bridge - Blessed is the Rain (1968)\rJohnny Maestro \u0026 The Brooklyn Bridge - You'll Never Walk Alone (1969)\r\r\"I'd give my right arm to have a voice like Johnny!\" - Dad\r\rLove you,\rLisa This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Articles presented on Wikinews reflect the specific time at which they were written and published, and do not attempt to encompass events or knowledge which occur or become known after their publication. Mr. Mastrangelo started singing professionally at age 17. He managed to place some of his songs in the top 20, but his solo career didn't go much beyond that. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Also learn how He earned most of Johnny Maestro networth? 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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. A memorial service for the satin-voiced singer Johnny Maestro, a former MidlandBeach resident, will be held Sunday at Queens College, his family announced. Thats hard to sell. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939 as John Mastrangelo. Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). Johnny Maestro was one of those very few. His wife is Grace DeMarzo (December 1985 - 24 March2010)( his death)( 1 child), Alma Jean Degler (1964 - ?) Ive always been a big fan of Johnny. This is FDNY FF Michael Kiefer's PROUD father speaking .more .more. 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. He is survived by his wife Grace and three children Lisa, Brad, and Tracy. Try again later. Johnny, spent our Friday night searching your music on YouTube. 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. Got a correction? 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. If he loves you more than me, Mr. Rip johnny. 24 after a battle with cancer. Singer Johnny Maestro, whose popular songs "Sixteen Candles" with The Crests and "The Worst that Could Happen" with The Brooklyn Bridge, died on Mar. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. So, how much is Johnny Maestro worth at the age of 71 years old? You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. display: none; Justin Bieber concerts canceled on ticket sales sites Thank you for the joy and memories of your songs that will be in my heart always and forever. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 71 years old group. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He was 70. I could write alot One of the best songs ever sung by one of the best voices ever, Johnny Maestro! 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. Maestro said. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. GREAT NEWS! Maestro sings, maybe its the best thing, maybe its the best thing for you, but its the worst that could happen to me., That Sullivan show appearance, Mr. Cauchi said, launched our career., Mr. Maestros career had taken off before. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Maestro said, and I was the Eye-talian. They performed at parties and dances and rode the subway for the drop of a few coins. 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