"Tony Bennett: The Iconic Voice of American Music"

Tony Bennett, American music icon, dies in NYC at 96.

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Longest sustained career in showbiz history.

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Defended tradition in a fast-changing music world.

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Jazz influences kept his music timeless and fresh.

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Private life, torch songs, and Sinatra connection.

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Early influences: Jolson, Sinatra, Armstrong.

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Left Columbia, started Improv Records, faced challenges.

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"Tony Bennett: The Iconic Voice of American Music"

Tony Bennett, American music icon, dies in NYC at 96.

Longest sustained career in showbiz history.

Defended tradition in a fast-changing music world.

Jazz influences kept his music timeless and fresh.

Private life, torch songs, and Sinatra connection.

Early influences: Jolson, Sinatra, Armstrong.

Left Columbia, started Improv Records, faced challenges.

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