Tony Bennett was born in 1926 in the New York City borough of Queens. He was a jazz vocalist who enjoyed his first hit single, "Because of You," in 1951, and in 1962 released his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Bennett's popularity waned as younger fans turned to rock music, but he rebounded by the 1990s through increased exposure and an acclaimed MTV Unplugged appearance. He later teamed up with artists such as Lady Gaga for the highly successful Duets and Duets II albums, adding to his collection of Grammy Awards even as he approached his 90th birthday.
Along with his 18 Grammy Award wins, Bennett has been honored by the Kennedy Center and the United Nations. He has also been involved in various charitable causes, and in 1999 he co-founded the nonprofit Exploring the Arts alongside Susan Crow, who would eventually become his third wife in 2007. His previous wives were Sandra Grant and Patricia Beech.
