He moved to Midland Beach in 1958, just as his music career hit the stratosphere. The Bridge, as the group is often called, was a merger in 1968 of two bands, the Del-Satins and the Rhythm Method. Hits by the rock 'n' roll and doo-wop group included "The Worst That Could Happen," which Cauchi said earned "gold record" status with a million sales. If he loves you more than me, Mr. 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). The original Brooklyn Bridge had 11 members, singing and playing, Mr. Cauchi said. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. There was a problem getting your location. I saw you with "The Crests" in Wichita Kansas in 1961, and now, sadly, I see you here. Thats hard to sell. Johnny Maestro, who fronted the rock-and-roll and doo-wop band Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge, has died at the age of 70. NY) - the #1 Johnny Maestro fan - and all of Mr. "He sang 'You'll Never Walk Alone' like an angel. 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. Mr. He is survived by his wife Grace and three children Lisa, Brad, and Tracy. In the late 1950s he was the lead singer for the Crests, fronting hits like Sixteen Candles, Trouble in Paradise, The Angels Listened In and Step by Step.. We will update Johnny Maestro's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. There was an error deleting this problem. Maestro died .more His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Maestro performed with The Brooklyn Bridge until two months before his death. Maestro was best known for his 1958 hit song "16 Candles" with The Crests. Johnny Maestro, the pure-toned tenor who as the lead singer for the Crests, the Del-Satins and the Brooklyn Bridge recorded rock 'n' roll hits like "Sixteen Candles" and "The Worst That Could. Johnny's career spanned 5 decades and included great hits like \"Worst That Could Happen,\" \"Blessed is The Rain\" and \"16 Candles.\"\r\rI am dedicating this tribute to my father (Roy B. of Brooklyn. JOHNNY MAESTRO OBITUARY. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. In the song, a man sings about the impending marriage of a woman he still loves, and reluctantly wishes her well. }, First published on March 25, 2010 / 8:10 AM. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. yes it is real When did Johnny Maestro die? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Johnny Maestro I found on Findagrave.com. The worst That Could Happen is Johnny you not being here to continue to bless and share your wonderful songs and music with us. ). Yet he always remained a gentle, humble person. 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. 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. Wonderful voice and wonderful, wonderful music memories, and some of the anthems of my youth, and beyond, with "The Crests" and "Brooklyn Bridge" Unforgettable. He was 70. Maestro told The New York Times in 1994. 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. This March, Netflix Canada has an impressive lineup of both old and new titles, ensuring that there's something for everyone. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { Johnny Maestro was, in my opinion, one of the greatest singers of all time. 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He was 70. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. That group, renowned for its smooth harmonies that typified the "doo-wop" sound of the 1950s, had several big hits, among them the classic "Sixteen Candles" in 1958, but they also charted with "Step By Step," "The Angels Listened In" and "Trouble in Paradise. About 8 years ago I went to see the great Jimmy Webb who wrote "The Worst that could Happen." !. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. "I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. 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. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. In 1968, Maestro combined two groups and formed the 11 member Brooklyn Bridge. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. This browser does not support getting your location. He turned out to be Al Browne, a musician, music store and record label owner in Brooklyn. Johnny Maestro was born on May 7, 1939. He was unusual in that he often performed with black singers at a time when interracial groups were a relative rarity. Please reset your password. 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. He then attended Manhattan Community College, where he studied business management. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Maestro, one of doo-wops 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 Coral, Fla., on March 24. Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, when The Brooklyn Bridge was among groups appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. John Peter Mastrangelo was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939, one of three children of Salvatore and Grace Mastrangelo. Maestro was best known for his 1958 hit song "16 Candles" with The Crests. "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 70. "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. GREAT NEWS! 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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 was 70. } Get email updates about Johnny Maestro delivered directly to your inbox. 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. This message is from Jon Bauman (a.k.a. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Discover Johnny Maestro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. 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 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. 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. Church. Les Cauchi,. 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. Mini Bio (1) 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This page is archived, and is no longer publicly editable. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. \"One more. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He began his career in the 1950s as lead singer for The Crests, an early interracial singing group. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. His magnificent voice will live on in all our hearts. 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. 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. Les Cauchi, a. Failed to remove flower. 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. His wife is Grace DeMarzo (December 1985 - 24 March2010)( his death)( 1 child), Alma Jean Degler (1964 - ?) There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The arena was sold out, over 7000 people, and as frail and weak as Johnny seemed, I knew he didn't want to have to cancel. Johnny Maestro died on March 24, 2010. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bought that single. He was 70. A system error has occurred. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. "Dion reached out to John over the last couple of months, when Johnny was sick, to encourage him and give him some spiritual guidance," Cauchi said. "He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. We have estimated #inline-recirc-item--id-9efcfed0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { That was the year he recorded Sixteen Candles with The Crests. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests, Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. Try again later. His last residence was in Cape Coral, Fla. He was 70. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Together they raised their children Jennifer and Fabian, moving from New York to Florida. 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!!! So we decided wed pick a new one, Mr. Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." He was 70 and had lived in Islip, N.Y., until seven years ago. One day a rider handed them a business card; that led to a record contract. The B Side sold over a million copies and reached No. Kiss announce farewell tour set to conclude in NYC Godspeed Johnny. For 37 years Johnny Maestro has made a living as a rock-and-roll singer. Again, unforgettable, and thank you. It was billed as "Bowzer's Ultimate Doo-Wop Party.". As frail as he looked, that's how strong he sounded. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Les Cauchi, a. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. "He's considered one of the premier vocalists in rock 'n' roll - and one of the nicest, most sincere perfectionists in music," said Cauchi. He is from USA. ( divorced)( 3 children). TOMMY MARA Of THE CRESTS "THE PAVAROTTI OF DOO WOP." DEAD AT 65 (Funeral arrangements Wednesday from 2-8 at Meadowlawn Funeral Home , 4244 Madison St, New Port Richey) Tommy Marascuillo the lead. His last residence was in Cape Coral, Fla. After beginning his career in the 1950s with The Crests - one of the first interracial singing groups - Maestro joined a local New York group, The Del-Satins. It was originally billed as Johnny Maestro, the Del-Satins and the Rhythm Method. A mass for Mr. Mastrangelo will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. at St. Marys R.C. He was 70. } BORN May 7, 1939 DIED March 24, 2010 AGE 70 Obituary Send Flowers By KILEY ARMSTRONG, Associated Press Writer NEW YORK Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles". Les Cauchi, a friend and original Brooklyn Bridge member, said Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. Articles presented on Wikinews reflect the specific time at which they were written and published, and do not attempt to encompass events or knowledge which occur or become known after their publication. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. Maestro left The Crests in 1960 and recorded on his own (although The Crests backed him up on several of his records). Heaven truly has another angel singing 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 after a battle with cancer. 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. Try again. Maestro remained an active performer as a member of Brooklyn Bridge into the 2000s. Sorry! 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. How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck" Make sure that the file is a photo. Maestro continues to appear in oldies shows, both solo and with different versions of 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. Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone." 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. Johnny Maestro was one of those very few. To use this feature, use a newer browser. This account has been disabled. ", Maestro, who was born Johnny Mastrangelo and grew up on Mulberry St., broke off in 1961 for a solo career that went nowhere. 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 Maestro - born John Mastrangelo - died late Wednesday in Florida. The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. ", Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, when The Brooklyn Bridge was among groups appearing at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Les Cauchi, a. , money, salary, income, and assets. " Johnny Maestro was, in my opinion, one of the greatest singers of all time. Note that some listed sources or external links may no longer be available online due to age. Johnny Maestros income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. Les Cauchi, a. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and No. Mr. Mastrangelo started singing professionally at age 17. Please enter your email and password to sign in. We talked of Johnny & he told me that Johnny was "from the heart." Cauchi said the group performed that song on "The Ed Sullivan Show." He managed to place some of his songs in the top 20, but his solo career didn't go much beyond that. 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.. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Johnny Maestro (50188543)? cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Born, John Mastrangelo, and raised on Manhattans lower east side on Mulberry Street, he helped form The Crests in 1956, which became one of the most successful integrated doo-wop groups of all-time. 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. Johnny Maestro's net worth 24 after a battle with cancer. Their song "The Worst That Could Happen" went gold in 1969. Mr. Mastrangelo joined The Crests in the 1950s, singing under the professional name Johnny Maestro. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. display: block; Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Please try again later. All Rights Reserved. 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. Other hits included "Blessed is the Rain," "Welcome Me Love" and "You'll Never Walk Alone.". One of the 1st records I ever learned was "Step by Step " by The Crest. Mary O' ConnorJohnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge perform at the Hamilton Vets Park in 2003. The band got its name after a manager declared it would be "harder to sell than the Brooklyn Bridge," Maestro once said. He was 70. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Love and peace.". Try again later. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. I told him afterward it was the most courageous performance I'd ever seen. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Les Cauchi, a friend . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The Crests were a band of street kids from the Lower East Side, and quite a mix. In December 1968, the Brooklyn Bridge performed the song on The Ed Sullivan Show (with Mr. Sullivan mispronouncing Mr. Maestros name as MAY-stroh, not MY-stroh). ", The Bridge also had some lesser hits, including "Blessed Is the Rain" and "Welcome Me Love.". Anyone can read what you share. While Maestro had one of the strongest and most distinctive voices in early rock 'n' roll, he was not a flamboyant personality and didn't seek the spotlight off-stage. Singer Johnny Maestro, whose popular songs "Sixteen Candles" with The Crests and "The Worst that Could Happen" with The Brooklyn Bridge, died on Mar. NEW YORK. "Dion reached out to John over the last couple of months, when Johnny was sick, to encourage him and give him some spiritual guidance," Cauchi said. He always held true to the music and treated it with great respect. Bass J.T. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Johnny Maestro Follow Artist + After making a name for himself as lead singer of the Crests, vocalist Johnny Maestro formed Brooklyn Bridge in 1968 and scored a gold record the next year on Buddah with a cover of the Fifth Dimension's Read Full Biography Overview Biography Discography Songs Credits Related Share on facebook twitter tumblr That was in the early 1960's. Maestro recorded occasionally in recent years and he was living in Cape Coral, Fla., at the time of his death. Vocalist. East Islip. 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). Verify and try again. display: none; 4 on the R&B charts in 1958. Weve updated the security on the site. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Search above to list available cemeteries. Johnny Maestro, center, with members of the Brooklyn Bridge. 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. And so he will never walk alone.\" No copyright infringement intended. Thanks for all the beautiful music you gave the world. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Resend Activation Email. RIP. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. 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. This is a carousel with slides. It merged with a Long Island band, The Rhythm Method, to form Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge in 1968. It was a privilege to have known him, and it was thrilling to have listened to him. Justin Bieber concerts canceled on ticket sales sites Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Then in 1968 he formed the Brooklyn Bridge, whose swelling instrumental and vocal sound scored a No. Hits by the rock 'n' roll and doo-wop group included "The Worst That Could Happen," which Cauchi said earned "gold record" status with a million sales. Learn more about merges. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 7 May. That group, renowned for its smooth harmonies that typified the "doo-wop" sound of the 1950s, had several big hits, among them the classic "Sixteen Candles" in 1958, but they also charted with "Step By Step," "The Angels Listened In" and "Trouble in Paradise." They became Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. He performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe. Les Cauchi, a. The cause was cancer, said Les Cauchi, an original member of the Brooklyn Bridge, which continues to perform before graying audiences, swaying to the tunes of their teenage years. Vocalist. Other top 20 chart-placings include "Step By Step" (peaking at number 14 in April 1960), "Trouble in Paradise" (reaching number 20 in July 1960), and "Model Girl" (achieving number 20 in March 1961). He was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 7, 1939 as John Mastrangelo. Family members linked to this person will appear here. "Johnny was a class act. 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. During the early 1960s he left The Crests to pursue a solo career, also becoming a member of the group The Del-Satins. Learn more about managing a memorial . Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He performed at arenas, amphitheaters and casinos throughout the U.S. and Europe. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I was fortunate to see you in the 80's at an event in Jersey and you sounded just as great in person. We have 11 people. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Johnny's final concert with The Brooklyn Bridge was at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on January 17, 2010. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. He began singing for fun on the streets and in subway stations, which had the perfect echo for harmony vocals. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. He was truly a gentleman," singer Dion DiMucci said on Facebook. Ed Sheeran reveals wife was diagnosed with tumor while pregnant Les Cauchi, a. Rest in peace Johnny love your angelic beautiful voice you will be missed. Section 107 of the Copyright Statute allows for fair use for non-profit educational purposes. Thank you for sharing itheavens enjoying some beautiful music. 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. American singer Johnny Maestro dies at 70, US actress and model Raquel Welch dies at age 82, "National treasure": Former Brazilian footballer Pel dies at age 82, US Representative Donald McEachin dies at age 61, United Kingdom buries Queen Elizabeth II after state funeral, '16 Candles' singer Johnny Maestro, 70, dies in Cape Coral, Johnny Maestro, Brooklyn Bridge Singer, Dies at 70, Singer Johnny Maestro dies in Fla., battled cancer, https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=American_singer_Johnny_Maestro_dies_at_70&oldid=3375792. 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