Rest in peace,' noted Ozzy Osbourne while sharing a photo he once took with the legendary vocalist. 'Very sad to hear about Tony Bennett's passing. READ MORE: A Who's Who of Rock Singers Speak About Their Voices in New Book His music transcended genres, and it speaks to his talent and impact on the music world that many notable rock and metal musicians have weighed in with their own tributes to the legendary Bennett. And in recent years, he recorded full albums with Lady Gaga and Diane Krall.
The 2000s brought about his Duets: An American Classic album, partnering him with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bono, Elvis Costello, Sting, George Michael, Barbra Streisand, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion, John Legend and more. That led to a career that included over 70 albums and such classic standards as 'Because of You,' 'Rags to Riches,' 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco,' 'One for My Baby,' 'Steppin' Out With My Baby' and 'Fly Me to the Moon.'īennett enjoyed a career resurgence in the '90s after taking part in MTV's popular MTV Unplugged series, which introduced him to a new generation of fans and yielded the Grammys Album of the Year.
