Perry Como
American singer, actor, television personality (1912-2001)
Perry Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer. He was born to Italian parents in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. He hosted a television show The Perry Como Show in the 1950s and 1960s.[1] Como gave credit to Bing Crosby for his singing style.[2] The Kennedy Center honored Como in 1987.[3]
Perry Como | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Pierino Ronald Como |
| Born | May 18, 1912 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 2001 (aged 88) Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Easy Listening, Adult Contemporary, Popular Vocal, Pop, Big Band, Jazz, Latin, Swing, Country, Rock and Roll, Faith and Inspirational |
| Instruments | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1933–1998 |
| Labels | Decca, RCA Victor |
References
change- ↑ "CNN.com – Entertainment – Singer Perry Como dead at 88 – May 12, 2001". Archives.cnn.com. Archived from the original on 2006-02-11. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
- ↑ Gilliland, John (1994). Pop Chronicles the 40s: The Lively Story of Pop Music in the 40s (audiobook). ISBN 978-1-55935-147-8. OCLC 31611854. Cassette 1, side B.
- ↑ "List of Kennedy Center Honorees". Kennedy-center.org. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
Other websites
change- Perry Como on IMDb
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