Perry Como
American singer, actor, television personality (1912-2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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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 |
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