Tony Bennett
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08/02/1926
Queens, NY |
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| While touring with Bob Hope in 1949, the comedian suggested he change his name to Tony Bennett. |
| After serving in WWII, he joined the Army military band and sang under the name Joe Bari. |
| An accomplished painter with a studio in New York City; was chosen to be the official artist for the 2001 Kentucky Derby, and was commissioned for two paintings by the United Nations. |
| Was just 9 when he performed at the opening of the Triborough Bridge in 1936. |
| When he married his first wife Patricia Beech in 1952, 2,000 young women dressed in black and staged a mock protest in front of the church. |
