This is FDNY FF Michael Kiefer's PROUD father speaking .more .more. Kiss announce farewell tour set to conclude in NYC As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. It was originally billed as Johnny Maestro, the Del-Satins and the Rhythm Method. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. 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. Thanks for your help! I saw you with "The Crests" in Wichita Kansas in 1961, and now, sadly, I see you here. There were three blacks, one Puerto Rican, Mr. Maestro said. Try again later. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50188543/johnny-maestro. Add to your scrapbook. He is from USA. 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 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. NEW YORK. display: none; 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. Plus, with new movies and TV shows premiering almost daily, those who love to binge-watch will have no shortage of entertainment. Then in 1968 he formed the Brooklyn Bridge, whose swelling instrumental and vocal sound scored a No. Love and peace.". If he loves you more than me, Mr. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Rip johnny. Johnny, spent our Friday night searching your music on YouTube. Thank you for the joy and memories of your songs that will be in my heart always and forever. This message is from Jon Bauman (a.k.a. The B Side sold over a million copies and reached No. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests, Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Try again. Yet he always remained a gentle, humble person. 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Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. 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. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." He always held true to the music and treated it with great respect. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. Mary O' ConnorJohnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge perform at the Hamilton Vets Park in 2003. He turned out to be Al Browne, a musician, music store and record label owner in Brooklyn. A mass for Mr. Mastrangelo will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. at St. Marys R.C. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 7 May. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I need to do one more.\" When I asked the crowd if they wanted one more, they of course went wild, without even knowing the underlying truth. 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. His last residence was in Cape Coral, Fla. Weve updated the security on the site. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. } Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Rest in peace Johnny love your angelic beautiful voice you will be missed. Carter named them the Crests and they were singing on the Lexington Avenue IRT, coming out of the Brooklyn Bridge station, when a woman handed them a business card and told them to contact her husband. 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. 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. Heaven truly has another angel singing Failed to delete memorial. Please reset your password. There was a problem getting your location. ( divorced)( 3 children). Make sure that the file is a photo. Maestro was best known for his 1958 hit song "16 Candles" with The Crests. He was 70. 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. ( divorced)( 3 children). ). "Sixteen Candles" was originally written as "21 Candles," but the number was downsized on the theory that "16" would better reflect the rock 'n' roll demographic. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. 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. For 37 years Johnny Maestro has made a living as a rock-and-roll singer. "He sang `You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He was 70. 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. Sorry! 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. The original Brooklyn Bridge had 11 members, singing and playing, Mr. Cauchi said. 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. He was 70. ", Maestro, who was born Johnny Mastrangelo and grew up on Mulberry St., broke off in 1961 for a solo career that went nowhere. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. 4 on the R&B charts in 1958. Maestro's fans around the world. Ive always been a big fan of Johnny. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. NY) - the #1 Johnny Maestro fan - and all of Mr. This is a carousel with slides. 24 after a battle with cancer. 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 is survived by his wife, Grace; his brother, Ronald; two daughters, Tracy and Lisa; a son, Brad; and four grandchildren. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. 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.. They had some minor hits after that. Les Cauchi, a. Add the template {{editprotected}} to the talk page along with your corrections, and it will be brought to the attention of the administrators. He was 70. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Please try again later. This March, Netflix Canada has an impressive lineup of both old and new titles, ensuring that there's something for everyone. "Johnny was a class act. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. All Rights Reserved. \"One more. ", Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, when The Brooklyn Bridge was among groups appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. #inline-recirc-item--id-9efcfed0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-9efcfed0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Verify and try again. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have. Browne didn't have much promotional power, but a year later songwriter Billy Dawn Smith steered the Crests to Coed Records, which did. He was 70. So talented always spot on perfection! 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. 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 - ?) 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. The Bridge, as the group is often called, was a merger in 1968 of two bands, the Del-Satins and the Rhythm Method. Maestro continues to appear in oldies shows, both solo and with different versions of The Brooklyn Bridge. We will update Johnny Maestro's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. 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. He then attended Manhattan Community College, where he studied business management. He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. He was 70. GREAT NEWS! }, First published on March 25, 2010 / 8:10 AM. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. Church. Together they raised their children Jennifer and Fabian, moving from New York to Florida. He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Note that some listed sources or external links may no longer be available online due to age. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. 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. 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. Mr. Johnny Maestro of The Brooklyn Bridge ( RIP) you will be miss. "Johnny was a class act. 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. This page is archived, and is no longer publicly editable. Try again later. This page was last edited on 5 April 2015, at 18:54. , money, salary, income, and assets. " It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have listened to him. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He managed to place some of his songs in the top 20, but his solo career didn't go much beyond that. Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, when The Brooklyn Bridge was among groups appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. 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. Maestro told The New York Times in 1994. 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. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and No. 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). As frail as he looked, that's how strong he sounded. He was 70. I could write alot One of the best songs ever sung by one of the best voices ever, Johnny Maestro! 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. 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. Their song "The Worst That Could Happen" went gold in 1969. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. He was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939 as John Mastrangelo. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. Johnny's final concert with The Brooklyn Bridge was at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on January 17, 2010. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. 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 was, in my opinion, one of the greatest singers of all time. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. 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