Tony Orlando
Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis (born April 3, 1944), known professionally as Tony Orlando, is an American singer. He is best known for being in the singing group, Tony Orlando and Dawn, also the name of a television show that was popular for variety entertainment. They were known for singing the songs, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree", "Knock Three Times", and "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)".
Tony Orlando | |
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| File:Tony Orlando by Gage Skidmore.jpg Orlando in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis |
| Born | 3 April 1944 (aged 81) |
| Origin | Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1961 – Present |
| Labels | Columbia |
| Associated acts | Tony Orlando and Dawn |
| Website | www.tonyorlando.com |
Orlando is from Greek, Latino, and Puerto Rican descent.
Websites
Tony Orlando Media
- Tony Orlando.jpg
Photo of Tony Orlando, used in the 10/16/1965 issue of Billboard
- Tony Orlando & Dawn, Bestanddeelnr 927-0100.jpg
Performing in 1974 alongside Telma Hopkins
- Singer Tony Orlando and First Lady Betty Ford Dancing following a State Dinner Honoring President Kekkonen of Finland - NARA - 12007060.jpg
Dancing with First Lady Betty Ford after a state dinner at the White House in 1976
Orlando (left) and Freddie Prinze in Chico and the Man (1976)
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Orlando in 2015.