The 11-act show ran over, and I thought he would end with \"The Worst That Could Happen,\" as was usual in long multi-act shows. He began his career in the 1950s as lead singer for The Crests, an early interracial singing group. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. He was 70. He turned out to be Al Browne, a musician, music store and record label owner in Brooklyn. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Got a correction? Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Their members included second tenor Patricia Van Dross, who had a kid brother named Luther. A few years later in 1968 I heard "The Worst that could happen " by the Brooklyn Bridge. They had some minor hits after that. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. He moved to Midland Beach in 1958, just as his music career hit the stratosphere. NEW YORK -- Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles" with The Crests . Singer Johnny Maestro, whose popular songs "Sixteen Candles" with The Crests and "The Worst that Could Happen" with The Brooklyn Bridge, died on Mar. Year should not be greater than current year. 24 after a battle with cancer. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Tom Sizemore's family told there's "no further hope" after aneurysm As frail as he looked, that's how strong he sounded. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He was 70. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. About 8 years ago I went to see the great Jimmy Webb who wrote "The Worst that could Happen." In 1968, Maestro combined two groups and formed the 11 member Brooklyn Bridge. based on information from your browser. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Johnny Maestro was born on May 7, 1939. 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. As frail as he looked, that's how strong he sounded. \"One more. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 3 hit in early 1969 with "The Worst That Could Happen. 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. He was 70. This account has been disabled. How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck" 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. Mr. Mastrangelo started singing professionally at age 17. 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. Bass J.T. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestroborn John Mastrangelodied late Wednesday in Florida. 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.He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. 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. We have estimated We were rewarded with hours of your talent. 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. 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. , money, salary, income, and assets. " He always held true to the music and treated it with great respect. Weve updated the security on the site. We were sitting around the office, and someone said: This is going to be difficult. 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. The original Brooklyn Bridge had 11 members, singing and playing, Mr. Cauchi said. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. RIP. Johnny Maestro, center, with members of the Brooklyn Bridge. Les Cauchi,. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. On the Coed label, they recorded Beside You., The B side was Sixteen, Mr. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50188543/johnny-maestro. Together they raised their children Jennifer and Fabian, moving from New York to Florida. One day a rider handed them a business card; that led to a record contract. He was 70. 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GREAT NEWS! This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. Mr. "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. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. They became Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. During the early 1960s he left The Crests to pursue a solo career, also becoming a member of the group The Del-Satins. display: none; So we decided wed pick a new one, Mr. Now there are six members, without Johnny.. Yet he always remained a gentle, humble person. 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 and three children Lisa, Brad, and Tracy. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Wonderful voice and wonderful, wonderful music memories, and some of the anthems of my youth, and beyond, with "The Crests" and "Brooklyn Bridge" Unforgettable. Johnny Maestros income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. 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. ", Maestro, who was born Johnny Mastrangelo and grew up on Mulberry St., broke off in 1961 for a solo career that went nowhere. 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. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have. He was 70. The Crests were best known for "Sixteen Candles," which peaked at No. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. #inline-recirc-item--id-9efcfed0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { He began his career in the 1950s as lead singer for The Crests, an early interracial singing group. He was 70. display: block; If he loves you more than me, Mr. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Bowzer from Sha Na Na):\"Johnny Maestro's last show was my show at the Mohegan Sun 1/17/10. "It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have listened to him," said Bauman. I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. 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. 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 truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. All rights reserved (About Us). Maestro said, and I was the Eye-talian. They performed at parties and dances and rode the subway for the drop of a few coins. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was 70. Sorry! Jimmy was good friends with Johnny. Again, unforgettable, and thank you. He was 70. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. We will update Johnny Maestro's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. 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