Publicity photo of singer Johnny Desmond. Image by Music Corporation of America-MCA (management). Photographer: Garbo, Chicago., via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Johnny DesmondJohnny Desmond Johnny Desmond American pop singer (1919–1985) Johnny Desmond (born Giovanni Alfredo De Simone; November 14, 1919 – September 6, 1985) was an American singer who was popular in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.[1] This article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2008) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Johnny Desmond Desmond in 1953 Background information Birth name Giovanni Alfredo De Simone Born (1919-11-14)November 14, 1919 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Died September 6, 1985(1985-09-06) (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Traditional pop Occupation Singer Years active 1939–1972 Labels Decca, Okeh, Columbia, RCA Victor, MGM, Coral Close Biography Early years Desmond was born Giovanni de Simone in Detroit, Michigan.[2] He began singing in the St. Joseph's parish choir when… (Source: Wikipedia)
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