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. 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Please try again later. based on information from your browser. 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. The Crests were best known for "Sixteen Candles," which peaked at No. Johnny Maestro was, in my opinion, one of the greatest singers of all time. 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 Happen, died Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Fla. Vocalist. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). Vocalist. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. "Johnny was a class act. He performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe. 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. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. 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. 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. This is FDNY FF Michael Kiefer's PROUD father speaking .more .more. And so he will never walk alone.\" No copyright infringement intended. Godspeed Johnny. Failed to delete memorial. He was 70. Mary O' ConnorJohnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge perform at the Hamilton Vets Park in 2003. Mr. ( divorced)( 3 children). 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. So talented always spot on perfection! Maestro recorded occasionally in recent years and he was living in Cape Coral, Fla., at the time of his death. 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 - ?) Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50188543/johnny-maestro. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 7 May. "Of all the talent, Johnny was the smoothest," said Morrow, who worked with Maestro many times. In many ways, he was the quintessential New York kid singer of the '50s. Love and peace." Thanks for your help! Thats hard to sell. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Johnny Maestro I found on Findagrave.com. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. 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. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have. He was 70. Maestro was best known for his 1958 hit song "16 Candles" with The Crests. How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck" Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Try again later. They had some minor hits after that. "He sang `You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Browne didn't have much promotional power, but a year later songwriter Billy Dawn Smith steered the Crests to Coed Records, which did. 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. Failed to report flower. "Dion reached out to John over the last couple of months, when Johnny was sick, to encourage him and give him some spiritual guidance," Cauchi said. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Please reset your password. Your songs make me happy! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 2010 The Associated Press. The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. He is survived by his wife, Grace; his brother, Ronald; two daughters, Tracy and Lisa; a son, Brad; and four grandchildren. Thank you. 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. Maestro died .more 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. He turned out to be Al Browne, a musician, music store and record label owner in Brooklyn. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. 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. In 1968 he joined his band, The Del-Satins, with The Rhythm Method, another Long Island band. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. His last residence was in Cape Coral, Fla. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Now there are six members, without Johnny.. Bought that single. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestroborn John Mastrangelodied late Wednesday in Florida. That was in the early 1960's. His wife is Grace DeMarzo (December 1985 - 24 March2010)( his death)( 1 child), Alma Jean Degler (1964 - ?) Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Johnny Maestro (50188543)? We were rewarded with hours of your talent. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He was the lead singer of the music groups The Crests and Brooklyn Bridge. 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). The Bridge, as the group is often called, was a merger in 1968 of two bands, the Del-Satins and the Rhythm Method. At 71 years old, Johnny Maestro height not available right now. 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. Maestro's fans around the world. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. A few years later in 1968 I heard "The Worst that could happen " by the Brooklyn Bridge. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Ed Sheeran reveals wife was diagnosed with tumor while pregnant 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. Their first record was also their biggest, "The Worst That Could Happen." Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Drag images here or select from your computer for Johnny Maestro memorial. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Johnny, spent our Friday night searching your music on YouTube. ", The Bridge also had some lesser hits, including "Blessed Is the Rain" and "Welcome Me Love.". This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Please enter your email and password to sign in. A mass for Mr. Mastrangelo will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. at St. Marys R.C. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He moved to Midland Beach in 1958, just as his music career hit the stratosphere. display: none; Note that some listed sources or external links may no longer be available online due to age. A memorial service will be held on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. in Colden Hall at Queens College. During the early 1960s he left The Crests to pursue a solo career, also becoming a member of the group The Del-Satins. 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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. Mr. Mastrangelo moved to East Islip, L.I., in 1971, then to Cape Coral, seven years ago. ( divorced)( 3 children). 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. It was billed as "Bowzer's Ultimate Doo-Wop Party.". Johnny Maestro was one of those very few. 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. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He was 70. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Les Cauchi,. Mr. Mastrangelo started singing professionally at age 17. Got to meet him. Again, unforgettable, and thank you. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Anyone can read what you share. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. Get email updates about Johnny Maestro delivered directly to your inbox. Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone.". 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. Thanks for all the beautiful music you gave the world. I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. !. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. But when I came out to host his exit, Johnny turned to me with a look in his eyes I will never forget. 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. 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. He was 70. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. A system error has occurred. 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). 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. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. display: none; His magnificent voice will live on in all our hearts. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Then in 1968 he formed the Brooklyn Bridge, whose swelling instrumental and vocal sound scored a No. 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.. About 8 years ago I went to see the great Jimmy Webb who wrote "The Worst that could Happen." They became Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The Crests were a band of street kids from the Lower East Side, and quite a mix. He was unusual in that he often performed with black singers at a time when interracial groups were a relative rarity. The scar on Johnny Depps face in public enemies is it real? Les Cauchi, a. 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). 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. So, how much is Johnny Maestro worth at the age of 71 years old? We have estimated Johnny Maestro Tribute shadybunnz 606 subscribers Subscribe 2.1K Share Save 202K views 12 years ago In light of the recent death of the late, great Johnny Maestro, I wanted to step away from my. 24 after a battle with cancer. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. display: block; Tom Sizemore's family told there's "no further hope" after aneurysm 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. 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. } 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. Plus, with new movies and TV shows premiering almost daily, those who love to binge-watch will have no shortage of entertainment. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 71 years old group. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. "He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. This account has been disabled. 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. The B Side sold over a million copies and reached No. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He is survived by his wife Grace and three children Lisa, Brad, and Tracy. Bowzer from Sha Na Na):\"Johnny Maestro's last show was my show at the Mohegan Sun 1/17/10. Johnny Maestro died on March 24, 2010. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. 3 hit in early 1969 with "The Worst That Could Happen. Johnny Maestro, center, with members of the Brooklyn Bridge. Add the template {{editprotected}} to the talk page along with your corrections, and it will be brought to the attention of the administrators. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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!!! In the song, a man sings about the impending marriage of a woman he still loves, and reluctantly wishes her well. 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." The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. 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. 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 All Rights Reserved. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Try again later. One of the 1st records I ever learned was "Step by Step " by The Crest. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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.. 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. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. Try again later. He was 70 and had lived in Islip, N.Y., until seven years ago. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. 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. Failed to remove flower. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. }, First published on March 25, 2010 / 8:10 AM. Mr. Johnny Maestro of The Brooklyn Bridge ( RIP) you will be miss. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests, Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. That was the year he recorded Sixteen Candles with The Crests. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Les Cauchi, a. East Islip. Thank you for the joy and memories of your songs that will be in my heart always and forever. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This page is archived, and is no longer publicly editable. Learn more about managing a memorial . "I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. He was 70. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. We talked of Johnny & he told me that Johnny was "from the heart." As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. This is a carousel with slides. NY) - the #1 Johnny Maestro fan - and all of Mr. 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. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was 70. Who knew?, Johnny Maestro, Brooklyn Bridge Singer, Dies at 70, https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/arts/music/26maestro.html. "Dion reached out to John over the last couple of months, when Johnny was sick, to encourage him and give him some spiritual guidance," Cauchi said. 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. Les Cauchi, a. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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