In Pictures: Crooner Tony Bennett stayed at top in career that took off in 1950s

Bennett, who has died aged 96, was a consummate performer of traditional and jazz music.

Published Jul 21, 2023

Last updated Jul 21, 2023

Tony Bennett’s death at the age of 96 follows a career that first brought him to prominence in the 1950s.

Anthony Benedetto was born in New York City in 1926 and died there but not before a career that took him around the world and won him legions of new admirers even in his swansong years.

The then Queen talking with Americans Jack Benny and Tony Bennett and Britain’s Shirley Bassey (PA) — The then Queen talking with Americans Jack Benny and Tony Bennett and Britain’s Shirley Bassey in 1965 (PA)

Music – Tony Bennett – London — American singer Tony Bennett joins locals on a park bench in London (Archive/PA)

He also dabbled in art but will chiefly be remembered for his singing voice.

Rod Steiger and Tony Bennett — Actor Rod Steiger and singer Tony Bennett at St Paul’s Cathedral, London (Archive/PA)

Tony Bennett art exhibition — Veteran singer Tony Bennett shows off some of his work during the opening of his art exhibition What My Heart Sees (Matthew Fearn/PA)

Tony Bennett in the Royal Box on Centre Court during the 2010 Championships at Wimbledon (Rebecca Nolan/PA)

iTunes Festival 2014 – London — Tony Bennett performs at the Roundhouse in 2014 (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Singer Tony Bennett (right) receives a hug from former US president Bill Clinton during A Night At The Apollo (Stan Honda/PA) — Singer Tony Bennett receives a hug from former US president Bill Clinton during A Night At The Apollo (Stan Honda/PA)

Tony Bennett performing on stage in London (Michael Walter/PA)