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RIP Johnny Maestro

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/03/25/entertainment/e045755D49.DTL&flv=1

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 was 70.

Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro — born John Mastrangelo — died late Wednesday in Florida. 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. It merged with a Long Island band, The Rhythm Method, to form Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in 1968.

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.

Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain,""Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone."

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.

"Johnny was a class act. He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. "He sang `You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. ... We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. Love and peace."

"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.

The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. He performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe.

"He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll — and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi.

"Maybe now the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will recognize him," said veteran radio host, author and music historian Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow.

"Of all the talent, Johnny was the smoothest," said Morrow, who worked with Maestro many times. "He probably sounded more like his recordings live than any other performer. He always held true to the music and treated it with great respect."

Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, when The Brooklyn Bridge was among groups appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. It was billed as "The Ultimate Doo-Wop Party."

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nocry  Listening to "Step by Step" as I type this.  crying.gif What a terrible loss to us oldies! A great voice silenced. no   

Performing with another great singer, Kenny Vance ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMLpDNiVYME

a medley of a few of his hits ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY1P24nT35o


MDs favorite Christmas song ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MngmB43y6VQ

not one of his hits, but MD and I like this onev...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdJexZadlts

one of my favorites ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjHoVwl5WjA


 RIP Johnny. we'll miss you.  pray.gif

-- Edited by Doc on Thursday 25th of March 2010 12:29:39 PM

-- Edited by Doc on Thursday 25th of March 2010 07:38:24 PM

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Here's a few more classics ...

Performing with another great singer, Kenny Vance ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMLpDNiVYME

a medley of a few of his hits ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY1P24nT35o


MDs favorite Christmas song ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MngmB43y6VQ

not one of his hits, but MD and I like this onev...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdJexZadlts

one of my favorites ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjHoVwl5WjA


 RIP Johnny. we'll miss you.  pray.gif



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wow, seen him in concert a few times. He will be missed.

RIP Johnny Maestro

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Doc, I am sorry of the loss in your musical family. My father loved him too.....I love 16 candles, although I hated being 16 with all those spoiled lil sheeets!

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Sorry to hear this, May he rest in piece

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crying.gif  It is very hard for me to imagine not ever hearing that voice again in concert. He was a wonderful performer, and will be missed amongst his peers as well. At the last oldies concert we attended a few weeks ago a group dedicated a song to him, and asked us to keep him in our prayers. RIP Johnny.

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