24 after a battle with cancer. He was 70 years . Together they raised their children Jennifer and Fabian, moving from New York to Florida. He was 70. Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). 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. !. This browser does not support getting your location. display: none; Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. We have estimated Les Cauchi, a. He performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe. 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). I could write alot One of the best songs ever sung by one of the best voices ever, Johnny Maestro! There was a problem getting your location. 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". He was unusual in that he often performed with black singers at a time when interracial groups were a relative rarity. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Les Cauchi, a. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and No. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Anyone can read what you share. Mr. He is survived by his wife, Grace; his brother, Ronald; two daughters, Tracy and Lisa; a son, Brad; and four grandchildren. He began his career in the 1950s as lead singer for The Crests, an early interracial singing group. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests, Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck" They became Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. Mr. Mastrangelo moved to East Islip, L.I., in 1971, then to Cape Coral, seven years ago. This page was last edited on 5 April 2015, at 18:54. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. East Islip. Maestro said. Justin Bieber concerts canceled on ticket sales sites I was fortunate to see you in the 80's at an event in Jersey and you sounded just as great in person. 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. This is FDNY FF Michael Kiefer's PROUD father speaking .more .more. "Johnny was a class act. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Johnny Maestro I found on Findagrave.com. GREAT NEWS! Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Les Cauchi, a friend . He began his career in the 1950s as lead singer for The Crests, an early interracial singing group. So get ready to dive into the world of streaming, and check out everything that's coming . Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50188543/johnny-maestro. This is a carousel with slides. All Rights Reserved. Jimmy was good friends with Johnny. In many ways, he was the quintessential New York kid singer of the '50s. He moved to Midland Beach in 1958, just as his music career hit the stratosphere. That was the year he recorded Sixteen Candles with The Crests. 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. Les Cauchi, a. Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone." He was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939 as John Mastrangelo. He is survived by Grace, his wife of 25 years; a son, Brad Mastrangelo; two daughters, Lisa Hollborn and Tracy Cain; stepchildren, Jeremy and Jason Nicolaisen, Elizabeth Dewer and Louise Wild; a brother, Ronald Mastrangelo, and nine grandchildren. 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. For 37 years Johnny Maestro has made a living as a rock-and-roll singer. His magnificent voice will live on in all our hearts. Vocalist. "He sang 'You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. 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. Failed to remove flower. ", Maestro, who was born Johnny Mastrangelo and grew up on Mulberry St., broke off in 1961 for a solo career that went nowhere. We were sitting around the office, and someone said: This is going to be difficult. Through plaid jackets, Nehru jackets and no jackets he has performed the music of youth, even though the females. 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. 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. Maestro continues to appear in oldies shows, both solo and with different versions of The Brooklyn Bridge. 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.. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. There was an error deleting this problem. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 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. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Got to meet him. Kiss announce farewell tour set to conclude in NYC Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). And so he will never walk alone.\" No copyright infringement intended. (Handout). He was 70. Church. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. Thanks for your help! Johnny's final concert with The Brooklyn Bridge was at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on January 17, 2010. Weve updated the security on the site. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. Hits by the rock 'n' roll and doo-wop group included "The Worst That Could Happen," which Cauchi said earned "gold record" status with a million sales. It was billed as "The Ultimate Doo-Wop Party." ", The Bridge also had some lesser hits, including "Blessed Is the Rain" and "Welcome Me Love.". Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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? So we decided wed pick a new one, Mr. Thank you for the joy and memories of your songs that will be in my heart always and forever. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. All rights reserved (About Us). Maestro was best known for his 1958 hit song "16 Candles" with The Crests. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. One of the 1st records I ever learned was "Step by Step " by The Crest. But when I came out to host his exit, Johnny turned to me with a look in his eyes I will never forget. Year should not be greater than current year. Learn more about merges. Heaven truly has another angel singing "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. NEW YORK. 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 If he loves you more than me, Mr. Yet he always remained a gentle, humble person. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Please reset your password. During his five-decade career, he returned to the Island frequently, performing at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George, the St. George Theatre, the College of Staten Island and a Back to the Beach concert, as well as other fundraising events at borough schools. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. 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. Try again later. The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { He is a member of famous Actor with the age 71 years old group. Please try again later. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. Maestro recorded occasionally in recent years and he was living in Cape Coral, Fla., at the time of his death. He is from USA. 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. Les Cauchi, a. }, First published on March 25, 2010 / 8:10 AM. 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. He then attended Manhattan Community College, where he studied business management. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again later. } based on information from your browser. He was 70. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Johnny Maestro was one of those very few. 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Mr. Mastrangelo started singing professionally at age 17. Oops, we were unable to send the email. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. "I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. 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. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, when The Brooklyn Bridge was among groups appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. RIP. He was 70. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Then in 1968 he formed the Brooklyn Bridge, whose swelling instrumental and vocal sound scored a No. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He was 70. ", Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, when The Brooklyn Bridge was among groups appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. \"One more. This message is from Jon Bauman (a.k.a. His last residence was in Cape Coral, Fla. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. In light of the recent death of the late, great Johnny Maestro, I wanted to step away from my usual interests and make a video tribute to a musician who has been dubbed one of the greatest voices of our time.\r\rJohnny Maestro began his career with The Crests in the 1950s, the first interracial doo wop group, and despite the ignorance around them, the group had many big songs. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. As frail as he looked, that's how strong he sounded. He was 70. In the song, a man sings about the impending marriage of a woman he still loves, and reluctantly wishes her well. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Failed to delete memorial. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. About 8 years ago I went to see the great Jimmy Webb who wrote "The Worst that could Happen." Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. So, how much is Johnny Maestro worth at the age of 71 years old? 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.. He was 70. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." 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 the lead singer of the music groups The Crests and Brooklyn Bridge. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Thank you for sharing itheavens enjoying some beautiful music. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. 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. 2 on the national charts and later lent its name to a John Hughes movie in which Hughes used a later Stray Cats version of the title song. 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. Along the way, he picked up big-name fans like Paul Simon and Billy Joel, whose music was the natural extension of the work of early rock lead singers. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. yes it is real When did Johnny Maestro die? } or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Your songs make me happy! He began singing for fun on the streets and in subway stations, which had the perfect echo for harmony vocals. A mass for Mr. Mastrangelo will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. at St. Marys R.C. 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. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. Now there are six members, without Johnny.. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. His last residence was in Cape Coral, Fla. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests - one of the first interracial singing groups - Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Then Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge sang \"You'll Never Walk Alone\" for the last time together. Drag images here or select from your computer for Johnny Maestro memorial. The scar on Johnny Depps face in public enemies is it real? Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Add to your scrapbook. Plus, with new movies and TV shows premiering almost daily, those who love to binge-watch will have no shortage of entertainment. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? We have set your language to cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. That was in the early 1960's. Les Cauchi, a. He managed to place some of his songs in the top 20, but his solo career didn't go much beyond that. Johnny Maestro was, in my opinion, one of the greatest singers of all time. The Crests were best known for "Sixteen Candles," which peaked at No. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Thats hard to sell. He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. On October 14, 1977 he married the love of his life, Victoria. Singer Johnny Maestro, whose popular songs "Sixteen Candles" with The Crests and "The Worst that Could Happen" with The Brooklyn Bridge, died on Mar. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. There were three blacks, one Puerto Rican, Mr. In 1968, Maestro combined two groups and formed the 11 member Brooklyn Bridge. 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. "Johnny was a class act. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Mr. Mastrangelo joined The Crests in the 1950s, singing under the professional name Johnny Maestro. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. We were rewarded with hours of your talent. 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. "He sang `You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. 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 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. Mr. A system error has occurred. Add the template {{editprotected}} to the talk page along with your corrections, and it will be brought to the attention of the administrators. 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. Their members included second tenor Patricia Van Dross, who had a kid brother named Luther. He was 70. 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. Try again later. He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. It merged with a Long Island band, The Rhythm Method, to form Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in 1968. 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. Wishes her well Hot 100 charts and No jackets he has performed the music of youth, though... Not appear to be confirmed / 8:10 AM the Brooklyn Bridge was unusual in he... Worst that could Happen. Dilbert went from star to `` train wreck '' they Johnny. 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