Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto; August 3, 1926) is an American singer of popular music, standards, show tunes, and jazz.

Well known for hit ballads like “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” (a come back hit released in 1962), and “Rags to Riches” (released in 1954).
Was a close friend of Frank Sinatra.
Bob Hope suggested Tony change his stage name from “Joe Bari” to “Tony Bennett.”
Received the Pied Piper lifetime achievement award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. [20 May 2002]
Has founded The Frank Sinatra High School of Performing Arts in Queens, New York. Named after his long-time friend Frank Sinatra. [2001]
Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997.
He is an accomplished painter with an art studio in New York City, USA.
Recipient of the 2005 Kennedy Center Honors. Other recipients were Robert Redford, Tina Turner, Suzanne Farrell, and Julie Harris.
Despite his hit ballad song, “I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” he was actually born in New York.
His daughter Antonia Bennett has sung alongside her father since the age of four.
Founded, with his wife Susan Crow, the charitable organization “Exploring the Arts”.
Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo and his wife, Matilda, were witnesses to the civil ceremony between Tony & Susan.
Sang “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” at the celebrations for the inauguration of Nancy Pelosi as first female Speaker of the House of Representatives. (4 January 2007).
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1560 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
He was inducted into the 2011 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Arts and Entertainment Industry.
His chance to perform at the Triborough Bridge opening in 1936 was arranged by his Uncle Frank, the Queens Borough library commissioner. There he stood next to and received pats on the head from legendary Mayor Fiorello La Guardia.