Tony Bennett, Iconic Standards Singer, Dies at 96
Tony Bennett, one of the most beloved and recognizable voices in American popular music history, died Friday at age 96, less than two weeks before his birthday, his publicist said in a statement.Bennett died in his hometown of New York, publicist Sylvia Weiner said. A cause was not immediately revealed.Bennett provided the soundtrack to generations of romantic evenings and proved that his timeless style of standards could have broad and consistent appeal as the music industry changed with the rise of rock and rap.In recent years, even as her velvety voice found support with a new generation, she secretly struggled…
