Singer Johnny Maestro dies

TPARick · 03-25-2010, 08:26 AM

NEW YORK - Singer Johnny Maestro of the rock 'n' roll and doo-wop band The Brooklyn Bridge has died.
Original band member Les Cauchi says Maestro died late Wednesday in Cape Coral, where he lived. Maestro was 70 and had been battling cancer.
Maestro begin his career in the 1950s with The Crests, whose hits included "16 Candles."
He later joined The Brooklyn Bridge, which has continued to perform.
Cauchi said the group performed its hit, "The Worst That Could Happen," on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Other well-known songs include "Blessed is the Rain" and "You'll Never Walk Alone."

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar...news-breaking/

tdew · 03-25-2010, 09:29 AM

Oh, I'm sad.

TPARick · 03-25-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdew

Oh, I'm sad.

I am also,I saw him last year in Sarasota at a concert. Every time I have seen his shows they were great.

03-25-2010, 08:26 AM	#1
TPARick Travel Professional Platinum Poster Member since: Jun 2005 Location: TPA Posts: 1,508 Rep Power: 203	Singer Johnny Maestro dies NEW YORK - Singer Johnny Maestro of the rock 'n' roll and doo-wop band The Brooklyn Bridge has died. Original band member Les Cauchi says Maestro died late Wednesday in Cape Coral, where he lived. Maestro was 70 and had been battling cancer. Maestro begin his career in the 1950s with The Crests, whose hits included "16 Candles." He later joined The Brooklyn Bridge, which has continued to perform. Cauchi said the group performed its hit, "The Worst That Could Happen," on the Ed Sullivan Show. Other well-known songs include "Blessed is the Rain" and "You'll Never Walk Alone." http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar...news-breaking/ __________________ The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

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03-25-2010, 09:29 AM	#2
tdew Senior Member Über Poster Member since: Apr 2005 Location: Bergen Co, NJ Posts: 4,265 Rep Power: 278	Oh, I'm sad.