Perry Como
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 |
Perry Como Media
Como in 1939, when he was with the Ted Weems Orchestra
Arriving in Chicago for performances in 1947, Como is met by his fans, who get a hair trim along with a song.
Como meeting with songwriters' representatives in the "Supper Club" studio. He met with the "song pluggers" every Wednesday following the West Coast broadcast of Chesterfield Supper Club.
Fox publicity photo of Perry Como
Perry Como for Chesterfield, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Mutual Broadcasting System, 1954 
Flanked by Bing Crosby and Arthur Godfrey (1950)
The Comos at home c. 1955. On the sofa are his older son Ronnie and wife Roselle. In the chair is his daughter, Terri, and on the floor are Perry and son David
References
- ↑ "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
- Perry Como on IMDb
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