One of America’s musical legends passed away on July 21 in New York, his hometown, two weeks before he would have turned 97 years old.
Born Anthony Dominick Benedetto in 1926, Tony Bennett had a career that spanned seven decades, producing more than 70 albums and 19 winning Grammy Awards. He described his memorable voice styling as “a tenor who sings like a baritone” and left a strong impression on musicians across generations.
