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This page was last edited on 5 April 2015, at 18:54. based on information from your browser. 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 original Brooklyn Bridge had 11 members, singing and playing, Mr. Cauchi said. 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. 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. A bit too bulky. 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.. If he loves you more than me, Mr. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He had the most wonderful voice and it could touch my heart and make me cry 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. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50188543/johnny-maestro. A few years later in 1968 I heard "The Worst that could happen " by 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. 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. As a member of the band Aesops Fables, My band played with Johnny and the Bridge in a matinee in NY He had the greatest Tenor voice period full stop!!! Jimmy was good friends with Johnny. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Born, John Mastrangelo, and raised on Manhattans lower east side on Mulberry Street, he helped form The Crests in 1956, which became one of the most successful integrated doo-wop groups of all-time. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. And so he will never walk alone.\" No copyright infringement intended. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. There was a problem getting your location. The B Side sold over a million copies and reached No. Godspeed Johnny. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Oops, something didn't work. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Maestro said. He managed to place some of his songs in the top 20, but his solo career didn't go much beyond that. 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. This message is from Jon Bauman (a.k.a. "He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. Thank you for the joy and memories of your songs that will be in my heart always and forever. He was 70. 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. Resend Activation Email. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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). He was 70. Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. 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. 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. "It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have listened to him," said Bauman. Year should not be greater than current year. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. "He probably sounded more like his recordings live than any other performer. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. Yet he always remained a gentle, humble person. He was 70. Mr. Johnny Maestro of The Brooklyn Bridge ( RIP) you will be miss. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Failed to delete memorial. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone.". He was 70. 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. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have. As frail as he looked, that's how strong he sounded. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Mr. Mastrangelo joined The Crests in the 1950s, singing under the professional name Johnny Maestro. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. During the early 1960s he left The Crests to pursue a solo career, also becoming a member of the group The Del-Satins. "Maybe now the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will recognize him," said veteran radio host, author and music historian Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow. Mini Bio (1) 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 performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe. 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.. Learn more about managing a memorial . We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. display: none; Anyone can read what you share. He began singing for fun on the streets and in subway stations, which had the perfect echo for harmony vocals. Section 107 of the Copyright Statute allows for fair use for non-profit educational purposes. A mass for Mr. Mastrangelo will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. at St. Marys R.C. Rip johnny. 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. So talented always spot on perfection! Bowzer from Sha Na Na):\"Johnny Maestro's last show was my show at the Mohegan Sun 1/17/10. 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. ", Maestro, who was born Johnny Mastrangelo and grew up on Mulberry St., broke off in 1961 for a solo career that went nowhere. There was an error deleting this problem. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Their song "The Worst That Could Happen" went gold in 1969. Heaven truly has another angel singing Johnny, spent our Friday night searching your music on YouTube. He was 70. Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone." Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Who knew?, Johnny Maestro, Brooklyn Bridge Singer, Dies at 70, https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/arts/music/26maestro.html. Their members included second tenor Patricia Van Dross, who had a kid brother named Luther. He was 70. Learn more about merges. Justin Bieber concerts canceled on ticket sales sites Tom Sizemore's family told there's "no further hope" after aneurysm He was unusual in that he often performed with black singers at a time when interracial groups were a relative rarity. Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). 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 Include gps location with grave photos where possible. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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 - ?) They became Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Johnny Maestro (50188543)? He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. 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. I was fortunate to see you in the 80's at an event in Jersey and you sounded just as great in person. It was billed as "The Ultimate Doo-Wop Party." Through plaid jackets, Nehru jackets and no jackets he has performed the music of youth, even though the females. Maestro was best known for his 1958 hit song "16 Candles" with The Crests. It merged with a Long Island band, The Rhythm Method, to form Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in 1968. ", The Bridge also had some lesser hits, including "Blessed Is the Rain" and "Welcome Me Love.". 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. 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. American singer Johnny Maestro dies at 70, US actress and model Raquel Welch dies at age 82, "National treasure": Former Brazilian footballer Pel dies at age 82, US Representative Donald McEachin dies at age 61, United Kingdom buries Queen Elizabeth II after state funeral, '16 Candles' singer Johnny Maestro, 70, dies in Cape Coral, Johnny Maestro, Brooklyn Bridge Singer, Dies at 70, Singer Johnny Maestro dies in Fla., battled cancer, https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=American_singer_Johnny_Maestro_dies_at_70&oldid=3375792. East Islip. 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Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. He always held true to the music and treated it with great respect. 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. Thanks for all the beautiful music you gave the world. I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. His magnificent voice will live on in all our hearts. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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