Few entertainers in any field have had such a remarkable and enduring second act as singer Tony Bennett. He had his first top-selling hit in 1951 with “Because of You,” then topped the charts again more than 60 years later, collaborating with pop star Lady Gaga to become the oldest person ever to have a No. 1 album.
Tony Bennett, singing star with an enduring second act, dies at 96
The timeless singer had his first hit in 1951 and topped the charts again more than 60 years later
By Matt Schudel