Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone." Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. He was 70. Your songs make me happy! Church. 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. His magnificent voice will live on in all our hearts. There was an error deleting this problem. Mr. Johnny was always quiet, but his eyes said something deep, profound, and unmistakeable. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). He was 70 and had lived in Islip, N.Y., until seven years ago. This page is archived, and is no longer publicly editable. Sorry! The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was 70. He was 70. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Now there are six members, without Johnny.. Maestro continues to appear in oldies shows, both solo and with different versions of The Brooklyn Bridge. This account has been disabled. A bit too bulky. Johnny Maestro was, in my opinion, one of the greatest singers of all time. About 8 years ago I went to see the great Jimmy Webb who wrote "The Worst that could Happen." Their first record was also their biggest, "The Worst That Could Happen." 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have listened to him. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. A mass for Mr. Mastrangelo will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. at St. Marys R.C. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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." He was 70. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. East Islip. Make sure that the file is a photo. There were three blacks, one Puerto Rican, Mr. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. Search above to list available cemeteries. He was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939 as John Mastrangelo. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Got to meet him. He began singing for fun on the streets and in subway stations, which had the perfect echo for harmony vocals. Maestro told The New York Times in 1994. At 71 years old, Johnny Maestro height not available right now. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Please enter your email and password to sign in. "He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. 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. This page was last edited on 5 April 2015, at 18:54. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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). Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Thats hard to sell. 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 Love and peace.". 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. "Of all the talent, Johnny was the smoothest," said Morrow, who worked with Maestro many times. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. Yet he always remained a gentle, humble person. A memorial service will be held on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. in Colden Hall at Queens College. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Together they raised their children Jennifer and Fabian, moving from New York to Florida. Johnny Maestros income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. Johnny Maestro was born on May 7, 1939. Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. In December 1968, the Brooklyn Bridge performed the song on The Ed Sullivan Show (with Mr. Sullivan mispronouncing Mr. Maestros name as MAY-stroh, not MY-stroh). 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. I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. Maestro said. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestroborn John Mastrangelodied late Wednesday in Florida. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. ( divorced)( 3 children). For 37 years Johnny Maestro has made a living as a rock-and-roll singer. Mr. Mastrangelo started singing professionally at age 17. Johnny Maestro died on March 24, 2010. , money, salary, income, and assets. " based on information from your browser. I saw you with "The Crests" in Wichita Kansas in 1961, and now, sadly, I see you here. He was 70. 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. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Who knew?, Johnny Maestro, Brooklyn Bridge Singer, Dies at 70, https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/arts/music/26maestro.html. Heaven truly has another angel singing display: none; It merged with a Long Island band, The Rhythm Method, to form Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in 1968. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Wonderful voice and wonderful, wonderful music memories, and some of the anthems of my youth, and beyond, with "The Crests" and "Brooklyn Bridge" Unforgettable. 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. "Maybe now the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will recognize him," said veteran radio host, author and music historian Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Maestro's fans around the world. We were sitting around the office, and someone said: This is going to be difficult. Maestro was best known for his 1958 hit song "16 Candles" with The Crests. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Add to your scrapbook. If he loves you more than me, Mr. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). On the Coed label, they recorded Beside You., The B side was Sixteen, Mr. Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. NEW YORK -- Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles" with The Crests . 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. One of the 1st records I ever learned was "Step by Step " by The Crest. 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). In the song, a man sings about the impending marriage of a woman he still loves, and reluctantly wishes her well. There was a problem getting your location. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. Drag images here or select from your computer for Johnny Maestro memorial. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have. 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. He was 70 years . Add the template {{editprotected}} to the talk page along with your corrections, and it will be brought to the attention of the administrators. "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. It was originally billed as Johnny Maestro, the Del-Satins and the Rhythm Method. Their members included second tenor Patricia Van Dross, who had a kid brother named Luther. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Thanks for your help! This March, Netflix Canada has an impressive lineup of both old and new titles, ensuring that there's something for everyone. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Johnny Maestro (50188543)? This is FDNY FF Michael Kiefer's PROUD father speaking .more .more. 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