Singing Legend Tony Bennett Died Friday Morning
Good morning MickeyBlog friends. It is with a heavy heart that we start the day and share sad breaking news this morning.
Master Vocalist and singing legend Tony Bennett died early Friday Morning at age 96.
Tony Bennett, the master pop vocalist who had a professional career spanning eight decades with a No. 1 album at age 85, died on Friday morning in New York City. He was 96. https://t.co/oqxkpwOAaB
— Variety (@Variety) July 21, 2023
Tony Bennett was a living legend of American music and had a singing career that spanned over 70 years.
His amazing voice spanned multiple music genres including jazz, pop, and classical, though he is best known for his signature song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”
Bennett’s Career
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Tony Bennett has won 18 Grammy Awards (36 total nominations) and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002, and a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in 2001.
Bennett also received two Emmy Awards and was a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2005 and a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master in 2006.
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He is also known for his caring heart and compassionate philanthropic work. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Bennet raised money for multiple charities and disease research.
Bennett and Disney
Tony Bennett has released over 60 albums and sold over 50 million records worldwide. Though not specific to jazz, this style is where he most flourished.
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Bennett and Disney partnered numerous times together over his career including television performances, theme park appearances, and guest starring roles on the Muppets Tonight and Muppets Most Wanted.
His jazz re-make of the Bare Necessities is one of his most popular Disney collaborations.
Tony Bennett is a true American icon and vocal legend with music that will continue to inspire future generations.
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