Perry Como
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Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an Italian American crooner during the 20th century. Throughout a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively with the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. He sold millions of records for RCA but he also pioneered a weekly musical variety television show which set the standard and proved one of the most successful in television history. His combined success <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Perry+Com
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- Born
- Pierino Ronald Como , ( 1912-05-18 ) May 18, 1912, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania , U.S.
- Died
- May 12, 2001 (2001-05-12) (aged 88), Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida , U.S.
- Resting place
- Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, Florida
- Other name
- Mr. C.
- Occupations
- Singer actor television personality
- Years active
- 1932–1997
- Spouse
- Roselle Belline ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1933 ; died 1998 )
- Genres
- Vocal pop easy listening
- Instrument
- Vocals
- Labels
- Decca RCA Victor His Master's Voice
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Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (/ˈkoʊmoʊ/; May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer, actor, and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, from 1943 until 1987.
"Mr. C.", as Como was nicknamed, reportedly sold over 100 million records worldwide and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Como recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the intimate, easy-listening genre pioneered by multimedia star Bing Crosby. In the official RCA Records Billboard magazine memorial, Como's life was summed up in these few words: "50 years of music and a life well lived. An example to all."
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