Johnny Maestro 20 All-Time Greatest Hits on Collectors' Choice Music 20 All-Time Greatest Hits CD Artist: Johnny Maestro Genre: Oldies Release Date: 7/24/2001 Qty: Special Order List Price: $13.98 Price: $11.88 You Save: $2.10 (15%) Add to Wish List Product Description His wife is Grace DeMarzo (December 1985 - 24 March2010)( his death)( 1 child), Alma Jean Degler (1964 - ?) He was 70. RIP. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Maestro continues to appear in oldies shows, both solo and with different versions of The Brooklyn Bridge. 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. Maestro, one of doo-wop's 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. The 11-act show ran over, and I thought he would end with \"The Worst That Could Happen,\" as was usual in long multi-act shows. Vocalist. He was 70. On October 14, 1977 he married the love of his life, Victoria. We were sitting around the office, and someone said: This is going to be difficult. He began his career in the 1950s as lead singer for The Crests, an early interracial singing group. Search above to list available cemeteries. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Their song "The Worst That Could Happen" went gold in 1969. Mr. Maestro said. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? As frail as he looked, that's how strong he sounded. He is from USA. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 24 after a battle with cancer. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 4 on the R&B charts in 1958. He is survived by his wife Grace and three children Lisa, Brad, and Tracy. Make sure that the file is a photo. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Cauchi recalled that another well-known song, "Your Husband, My Wife," drew controversy when it was released in 1969 because it dealt with infidelity - a touchy topic during that era. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? They became Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. 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. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. He was the lead singer of the music groups The Crests and Brooklyn Bridge. It was billed as "The Ultimate Doo-Wop Party." I was fortunate to see you in the 80's at an event in Jersey and you sounded just as great in person. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. BORN May 7, 1939 DIED March 24, 2010 AGE 70 Obituary Send Flowers By KILEY ARMSTRONG, Associated Press Writer NEW YORK Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles". Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He was 70. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 7 May. Failed to remove flower. Les Cauchi, a. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Johnny Maestro was one of those very few. 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. Johnny Maestro's net worth Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. The Crests were best known for "Sixteen Candles," which peaked at No. He was 70. 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. Get email updates about Johnny Maestro delivered directly to your inbox. Who knew?, Johnny Maestro, Brooklyn Bridge Singer, Dies at 70, https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/arts/music/26maestro.html. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 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. 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. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. Cauchi recalled that another well-known song, "Your Husband, My Wife," drew controversy when it was released in 1969 because it dealt with infidelity - a touchy topic during that era. yes it is real When did Johnny Maestro die? A memorial service will be held on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. in Colden Hall at Queens College. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. If he loves you more than me, Mr. Kiss announce farewell tour set to conclude in NYC This page was last edited on 5 April 2015, at 18:54. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. A distinctive and highly respected vocalist both among his peers and fans of early rock 'n' roll, Maestro spent his life in the music business, scoring hits as lead singer of the Crests in the 1950s and then the Brooklyn Bridge a decade later. Johnny Maestro died on March 24, 2010. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck" Bass J.T. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. He was 70. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Add the template {{editprotected}} to the talk page along with your corrections, and it will be brought to the attention of the administrators. The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. "He sang `You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. Johnny Maestro, center, with members of the Brooklyn Bridge. Maestro's fans around the world. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Johnny Maestro I found on Findagrave.com. I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. "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. He managed to place some of his songs in the top 20, but his solo career didn't go much beyond that. Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). During his five-decade career, he returned to the Island frequently, performing at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George, the St. George Theatre, the College of Staten Island and a Back to the Beach concert, as well as other fundraising events at borough schools. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Love and peace." In 1967, Maestro formed the pop group Brooklyn Bridge, and under the Buddah Record label, scored a gold record with the hit "Worst That Could Happen", peaking at number 3 on the pop charts in January 1969. Thank you for sharing itheavens enjoying some beautiful music. "He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He was 70. Johnny Maestro was, in my opinion, one of the greatest singers of all time. Mr. Mastrangelo moved to East Islip, L.I., in 1971, then to Cape Coral, seven years ago. On the Coed label, they recorded Beside You., The B side was Sixteen, Mr. Vocalist. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. } As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. 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. Learn more about merges. Thats hard to sell. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Ed Sheeran reveals wife was diagnosed with tumor while pregnant If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Their first record was also their biggest, "The Worst That Could Happen." 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. A mass for Mr. Mastrangelo will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. at St. Marys R.C. Johnny Maestro - Dad's Speech for Johnny Maestro 107,839 views Apr 12, 2010 Johnny Maestro's Memorial at Queen's college. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. Thanks for all the beautiful music you gave the world. To use this feature, use a newer browser. We have 11 people. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50188543/johnny-maestro. Tom Sizemore's family told there's "no further hope" after aneurysm Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. !. Johnny Maestro Follow Artist + After making a name for himself as lead singer of the Crests, vocalist Johnny Maestro formed Brooklyn Bridge in 1968 and scored a gold record the next year on Buddah with a cover of the Fifth Dimension's Read Full Biography Overview Biography Discography Songs Credits Related Share on facebook twitter tumblr His last residence was in Cape Coral, Fla. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests - one of the first interracial singing groups - Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. }, First published on March 25, 2010 / 8:10 AM. Maestro was born Johnny Peter Mastrangelo on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1939, and graduated from Charles Evans Hughes High School in the Chelsea neighborhood. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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 Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. Browne didn't have much promotional power, but a year later songwriter Billy Dawn Smith steered the Crests to Coed Records, which did. Johnny's final concert with The Brooklyn Bridge was at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on January 17, 2010. ", The Bridge also had some lesser hits, including "Blessed Is the Rain" and "Welcome Me Love.". 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. The scar on Johnny Depps face in public enemies is it real? Year should not be greater than current year. Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone." The worst That Could Happen is Johnny you not being here to continue to bless and share your wonderful songs and music with us. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. One day a rider handed them a business card; that led to a record contract. He was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939 as John Mastrangelo. He moved to Midland Beach in 1958, just as his music career hit the stratosphere. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "Johnny was a class act. His last residence was in Cape Coral, Fla. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Les Cauchi,. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests, Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and No. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He wore many hats in his life: house painter, truck driver, restaurant owner, dinner theater owner, catering hall owner; but the hat he loved the most was entertainer. And so he will never walk alone.\" No copyright infringement intended. 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. Please try again later. Failed to delete memorial. 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. \"One more. He began singing for fun on the streets and in subway stations, which had the perfect echo for harmony vocals. Maestro was best known for his 1958 hit song "16 Candles" with The Crests. Mr. Johnny Maestro of The Brooklyn Bridge ( RIP) you will be miss. "He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. Johnny Maestro - Don K Reed Intro at the Johnny Maestro memorial - YouTube 0:00 / 0:36 Johnny Maestro - Don K Reed Intro at the Johnny Maestro memorial 2,834 views Apr 12, 2010 Johnny. 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