Tony Bennett Dies: Elton John, Carole King, Billy Joel & More Pay Tribute To The Late Music Icon
etcanada.comTony Bennett died on Friday at age 96, and the entertainment world is in mourning. After the sad news broke, tributes began pouring in for the iconic pop vocalist, whose career spanned nine decades, earning him a reputation as one of the best singers of the Great American Songbook in history. READ MORE: Tony Bennett, Legendary Singer, Dies At 96 Many stars, from Elton John to Billy Joel, shared remembrances of Bennett in statements and on social media.
In post on Instagram, Elton John shared a photo of him with Bennett, writing, “So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see.
He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.” Film director Martin Scorsese said in a statement, “Tony Bennett was a consummate artist.
All you have to do is listen to any one of his hundreds of recordings to recognize that. Very early on, his music quietly wove itself into the fabric of our lives.
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