Tony Bennett is a veteran American singer and painter who is widely known for being the greatest jazz musician and has had a successful career in both music and entertainment that has spanned over seven decades which has made him a recipient of numerous accolades including 20 Grammy Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Tony Bennett Biography
Tony Bennett whose original name is Anthony Dominick Benedetto, happens to be the youngest child of John Benedetto and Anna Suraci, a seamstress born on August 3, 1926, in Astoria, Queens, New York, in the United States of America.
He grew up alongside his two older siblings John Jr and Mary. Unfortunately, he was raised in a poor family, his dad was ill and couldn’t work. At age ten, John Sr his dad passed on.
At this same time, Tony gained the passion to be a musician getting inspiration from entertainers like Judy Garland, Al Jolson, and Bing Crosby.
He eventually ventured into a career as a singer. He performed at the opening of the Triborough Bridge. At age 13, he performed in a number of Italian restaurants around his native Queens as a singer.
He had his high school education at New York’s School of Industrial Art studying music and painting but quit along the line.
He took up several jobs including working for Associated Press as a copyboy and runner but was more focused on his music career as he performed as a singing waiter in several nightclubs.
He later joined the US Army to fight in the final stage of World War II.
Moving forward, he joined the record label Columbia Records and released his first hit song Because of You as well included jazz singing to his craft, releasing the albums The Beat of My Heart, and Basie Swings, Bennett Sings which were hits. He worked with the famous American singer Lady Gaga.
They released the albums Love for Sale, and Cheek to Cheek which achieved commercial success. Tony has sold over 50 million records worldwide and has won 20 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most decorated musicians of all time.
Tony Bennett Age
Bennett born on August 3, 1926, is 96 years old.
Tony Bennett Wife
The American singer is married to his longtime lover Susan Crow. The duo started their love life in the late 1980s. They tied the knot in a civil ceremony in New York on June 21, 2007.
The beloved couple has worked together as they founded the charitable organization Exploring the Arts as well as founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Queens.
Tony Bennett Children
He has two sons from his first marriage with his ex-wife Patricia Beech and two daughters with his second ex-wife Sandra Grant. They are Danny, Antonia, Joanna, and Dae Bennett.
Tony Bennett Siblings
Tony has an older brother and older sister who were all raised by his mom after he lost his dad at age 10 and they are John Benedetto Jr and Mary Benedetto.
Tony Bennett Net Worth
Tony Bennett from his career as a singer and painter has amassed an estimated net worth of $200 million.
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