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Tony Bennett

One of the greats of American popular music, Tony Bennett's languid vocal style has captivated fans of all ages across six decades. Born Anthony Benedetto on August 3, 1926, in Queens, New York, he was the son of an Italian immigrant grocer growing up in poverty. Tony Bennett returned home after fighting on the front line in World War II to embark on one of the great show business careers of all time. His first break came when singer Pearl Bailey asked him to open shows for her, leading to Columbia Records releasing his first hit - the ballad “Because of You” - in 1951. Other hit...