But when I came out to host his exit, Johnny turned to me with a look in his eyes I will never forget. He is survived by his wife Grace and three children Lisa, Brad, and Tracy. "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. yes it is real When did Johnny Maestro die? Maestro's fans around the world. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. 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. based on information from your browser. 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. We have estimated Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. Among their hits were The Worst That Could Happen, which also earned gold record status with a million sales, Blessed is the Rain, Welcome Me Love and Youll Never Walk Alone.. He was 70. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. On the Coed label, they recorded Beside You., The B side was Sixteen, Mr. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This browser does not support getting your location. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Johnny Maestro I found on Findagrave.com. He began his career in the 1950s as lead singer for The Crests, an early interracial singing group. 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.. Failed to delete memorial. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? , money, salary, income, and assets. " The cause was cancer, said Les Cauchi, an original member of the Brooklyn Bridge, which continues to perform before graying audiences, swaying to the tunes of their teenage years. Other top 20 chart-placings include "Step By Step" (peaking at number 14 in April 1960), "Trouble in Paradise" (reaching number 20 in July 1960), and "Model Girl" (achieving number 20 in March 1961). Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). A mass for Mr. Mastrangelo will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. at St. Marys R.C. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. This is FDNY FF Michael Kiefer's PROUD father speaking .more .more. The arena was sold out, over 7000 people, and as frail and weak as Johnny seemed, I knew he didn't want to have to cancel. He moved to Midland Beach in 1958, just as his music career hit the stratosphere. Maestro continues to appear in oldies shows, both solo and with different versions of The Brooklyn Bridge. He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests, Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. 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 Their first record was also their biggest, "The Worst That Could Happen." Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. 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 He was 70. He managed to place some of his songs in the top 20, but his solo career didn't go much beyond that. "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. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. His magnificent voice will live on in all our hearts. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Mr. Mastrangelo moved to East Islip, L.I., in 1971, then to Cape Coral, seven years ago. 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 was fortunate to see you in the 80's at an event in Jersey and you sounded just as great in person. He was 70. NY) - the #1 Johnny Maestro fan - and all of Mr. 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. Again, unforgettable, and thank you. He turned out to be Al Browne, a musician, music store and record label owner in Brooklyn. Try again later. !. A few years later in 1968 I heard "The Worst that could happen " by the Brooklyn Bridge. Johnny Maestro was, in my opinion, one of the greatest singers of all time. Thanks for your help! Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone.". He was 70. Thank you. Yet he always remained a gentle, humble person. Learn more about merges. In the song, a man sings about the impending marriage of a woman he still loves, and reluctantly wishes her well. 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". Bowzer from Sha Na Na):\"Johnny Maestro's last show was my show at the Mohegan Sun 1/17/10. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. It merged with a Long Island band, The Rhythm Method, to form Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in 1968. 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. "It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have listened to him," said Bauman. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. "He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. He was unusual in that he often performed with black singers at a time when interracial groups were a relative rarity. 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. 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. As frail as he looked, that's how strong he sounded. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Johnny Maestro (50188543)? 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. At 71 years old, Johnny Maestro height not available right now. Johnny Maestro, center, with members of the Brooklyn Bridge. "He probably sounded more like his recordings live than any other performer. During the early 1960s he left The Crests to pursue a solo career, also becoming a member of the group The Del-Satins. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. 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. Maestro performed with The Brooklyn Bridge until two months before his death. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. It merged with a Long Island band, The Rhythm Method, to form Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in 1968. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. 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. 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. 2010 The Associated Press. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Mr. Mr. Johnny Maestro of The Brooklyn Bridge ( RIP) you will be miss. 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. 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. 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. John Peter Mastrangelo (The Crests, The Brooklyn Bridge, The Del-Satins, Johnny Maestro & The Crests), Grace DeMarzo (December 1985 - 24 March2010)( his death)( 1 child), Alma Jean Degler (1964 - ?) This page is archived, and is no longer publicly editable. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. All Rights Reserved. Maestro recorded occasionally in recent years and he was living in Cape Coral, Fla., at the time of his death. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. Johnny's career spanned 5 decades and included great hits like \"Worst That Could Happen,\" \"Blessed is The Rain\" and \"16 Candles.\"\r\rI am dedicating this tribute to my father (Roy B. of Brooklyn. He was 70. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and No. We have 11 people. 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. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. 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. 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. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for \"fair use\" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We were sitting around the office, and someone said: This is going to be difficult. } Thanks for all the beautiful music you gave the world. Drag images here or select from your computer for Johnny Maestro memorial. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. "He sang 'You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. Maestro said. Vocalist. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. One day a rider handed them a business card; that led to a record contract. "Johnny was a class act. Maestro died .more Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). "Of all the talent, Johnny was the smoothest," said Morrow, who worked with Maestro many times. Johnny was always quiet, but his eyes said something deep, profound, and unmistakeable. Make sure that the file is a photo. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. He was 70. ( divorced)( 3 children). (Handout). Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." East Islip. 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. He was 70. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. John Peter Mastrangelo was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939, one of three children of Salvatore and Grace Mastrangelo. Sorry! 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. 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 the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. "He sang `You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Through plaid jackets, Nehru jackets and no jackets he has performed the music of youth, even though the females. display: block; Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, when The Brooklyn Bridge was among groups appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Mary O' ConnorJohnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge perform at the Hamilton Vets Park in 2003. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. That was in the early 1960's. In many ways, he was the quintessential New York kid singer of the '50s. ", The Bridge also had some lesser hits, including "Blessed Is the Rain" and "Welcome Me Love.". .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { He always held true to the music and treated it with great respect. Mr. Your songs make me happy! 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 was 70 years . 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939 as John Mastrangelo. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. ", Maestro, who was born Johnny Mastrangelo and grew up on Mulberry St., broke off in 1961 for a solo career that went nowhere. Section 107 of the Copyright Statute allows for fair use for non-profit educational purposes. 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. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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.. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. So we decided wed pick a new one, Mr. He performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe. He is from USA. Johnny Maestro was born on May 7, 1939. Bass J.T. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 7 May. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Johnny's final concert with The Brooklyn Bridge was at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on January 17, 2010. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This account has been disabled. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Godspeed Johnny. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. We talked of Johnny & he told me that Johnny was "from the heart." All rights reserved (About Us). This page was last edited on 5 April 2015, at 18:54. I saw you with "The Crests" in Wichita Kansas in 1961, and now, sadly, I see you here. They became Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. Try again later. 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. 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Mr. Mastrangelo started singing professionally at age 17. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Failed to report flower. Love and peace.". 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 - 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. Johnny Maestro died on March 24, 2010. Please reset your password. Who knew?, Johnny Maestro, Brooklyn Bridge Singer, Dies at 70, https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/arts/music/26maestro.html. Add the template {{editprotected}} to the talk page along with your corrections, and it will be brought to the attention of the administrators. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. #inline-recirc-item--id-9efcfed0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-9efcfed0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Heaven truly has another angel singing 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." Learn about how to make the most of a memorial may add an additional probably sounded like... 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