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. The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. Les Cauchi, a. ", Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, when The Brooklyn Bridge was among groups appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Rest in peace Johnny love your angelic beautiful voice you will be missed. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. There was a problem getting your location. 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 He began his career in the 1950s as lead singer for The Crests, an early interracial singing group. Get email updates about Johnny Maestro delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for sharing itheavens enjoying some beautiful music. About 8 years ago I went to see the great Jimmy Webb who wrote "The Worst that could Happen." "Of all the talent, Johnny was the smoothest," said Morrow, who worked with Maestro many times. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. He was unusual in that he often performed with black singers at a time when interracial groups were a relative rarity. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Oops, something didn't work. He was 70. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. If he loves you more than me, Mr. 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. Their song "The Worst That Could Happen" went gold in 1969. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He was the lead singer of the music groups The Crests and Brooklyn Bridge. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Note that some listed sources or external links may no longer be available online due to age. Maestro performed with The Brooklyn Bridge until two months before his death. Les Cauchi, a. Together they raised their children Jennifer and Fabian, moving from New York to Florida. 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. 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!!! "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. Got to meet him. Mr. Mastrangelo moved to East Islip, L.I., in 1971, then to Cape Coral, seven years ago. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Les Cauchi, a. Their first record was also their biggest, "The Worst That Could Happen." He turned out to be Al Browne, a musician, music store and record label owner in Brooklyn. Mr. Mastrangelo started singing professionally at age 17. Bought that single. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. It merged with a Long Island band, The Rhythm Method, to form Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in 1968. Year should not be greater than current year. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. It was originally billed as Johnny Maestro, the Del-Satins and the Rhythm Method. 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. (Handout). "Maybe now the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will recognize him," said veteran radio host, author and music historian Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. We thank you for the beautiful trip you took us on. So get ready to dive into the world of streaming, and check out everything that's coming . Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He is survived by his wife Grace and three children Lisa, Brad, and Tracy. 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.. He was 70. Maestro told The New York Times in 1994. 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. He was 70. Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone.". Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). Les Cauchi,. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Their members included second tenor Patricia Van Dross, who had a kid brother named Luther. 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. Kiss announce farewell tour set to conclude in NYC Love and peace." Mr. Mastrangelo joined The Crests in the 1950s, singing under the professional name Johnny Maestro. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have. 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. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestroborn John Mastrangelodied late Wednesday in Florida. East Islip. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Johnny Maestro died on March 24, 2010. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. There were three blacks, one Puerto Rican, Mr. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? I saw you with "The Crests" in Wichita Kansas in 1961, and now, sadly, I see you here. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 7 May. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. He had the most wonderful voice and it could touch my heart and make me cry Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Johnny Maestro (50188543)? I was fortunate to see you in the 80's at an event in Jersey and you sounded just as great in person. Thats hard to sell. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. For 37 years Johnny Maestro has made a living as a rock-and-roll singer. Vocalist. ( divorced)( 3 children). Johnny, spent our Friday night searching your music on YouTube. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. Then in 1968 he formed the Brooklyn Bridge, whose swelling instrumental and vocal sound scored a No. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests, Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Sorry! 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). 2010 The Associated Press. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. } So talented always spot on perfection! Bowzer from Sha Na Na):\"Johnny Maestro's last show was my show at the Mohegan Sun 1/17/10. Johnny Maestros income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. Now there are six members, without Johnny.. 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. He moved to Midland Beach in 1958, just as his music career hit the stratosphere. They became Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. 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. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Johnny Maestro memorial. 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. He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. Section 107 of the Copyright Statute allows for fair use for non-profit educational purposes. He was 70. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." 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 He was 70. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. So, how much is Johnny Maestro worth at the age of 71 years old? Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. , money, salary, income, and assets. " He was 70. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 4 on the R&B charts in 1958. 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. That was the year he recorded Sixteen Candles with The Crests. Tom Sizemore's family told there's "no further hope" after aneurysm Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). Bass J.T. Search above to list available cemeteries. \"One more. 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. 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