Perry Como
USA
Born: 18 May 1912
Died: 12 May 2001
Years Active: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Vocal, Easy Listening
Styles: Vocal Pop, Traditional Pop, Vocal/Standards
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One of the most popular vocalists between the end of World War II and the rise of rock & roll in the mid-'50s, Perry Como perfected the post-big-band approach to pop music by lending his own irresistible, laid-back singing -- influenced by Bing Crosby and Russ Columbo -- to the popular hits of the day on radio, TV, and LP. Both his early traditional crooning style plus his later relaxed manner and focus on novelty material were heavily indebted to Bing Crosby, though Como's appeal during the early '50s was virtually unrivaled. Born in 1912 in C...
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