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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.
Johnny Desmond, the singer and actor who rose to fame as a vocalist with Glenn Miller's swing band, died of cancer on Friday night at Cedars-Sinai...
Johnny Desmond was a versatile performer who sang with Glenn Miller and Gene Krupa, acted in Broadway musicals and TV shows, and wrote songs like "Oh, My Darlin'". He died in 1985 of cancer at age 65.
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Johnny Desmond was a singer, songwriter, author and actor who performed with various big bands and musicals. He died in 1985 of cancer and was married to Ruth Keddington.
- November 14, 1919
- September 6, 1985
Oct 26, 2015 · Johnny Desmond, former vocalist with the Gene Krupa and Glenn Miller bands, sings some of his hits in this rare 1978 TV appearance.
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Dec 7, 2011 · Johnny Desmond - A White Sport Coat (and a Pink Carnation) (1957) Charted at #62 on Billboard Hot 100 in May 1957. The last Billboard chart entry for this singer who was quite popular from the...
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Sep 8, 1985 · Singer-actor Johnny Desmond, who rose to fame during the Big Band Era as a lead vocalist for Glenn Miller’s swing band, has died of cancer at the age of 65.
