I grew up in the era of Tony Bennett’s marvelous singing career. Between our mutual touring schedules around the world, I never had the opportunity to meet him until the mid-1970s through my wife and my very close and mutual friend the renowned record producer at Warner Chappell Music, Frank Military. Frank had shepherded the careers and was close friends with, among others, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and of course Franks’s dear friend Tony Bennett.
It was wonderful for me to know him.
The sheer joy and love of music that poured out from Tony as he sang brings joy to any musician's ear. I share my sadness that he has left us but much gratitude for the incredible legacy of song that is Tony Bennett - alive for all generations past, present, and those to come.
Love, Byron