Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (/ˈkoÊŠmoÊŠ/; May 18, 1912 â€" May 12,
2001) was an American singer, actor and television personality. During
a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively
for RCA Victor for 44 years, after signing with the label in 1943..He
recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the
intimate easy listening style genre, greatly pioneered by multi-media
star Bing Crosby."Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of
records and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His
weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast
throughout the world. In the official RCA Records Billboard magazine
memorial, his life was summed up in these few words: "50 years of
music and a life well lived. An example to all."
2001) was an American singer, actor and television personality. During
a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively
for RCA Victor for 44 years, after signing with the label in 1943..He
recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the
intimate easy listening style genre, greatly pioneered by multi-media
star Bing Crosby."Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of
records and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His
weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast
throughout the world. In the official RCA Records Billboard magazine
memorial, his life was summed up in these few words: "50 years of
music and a life well lived. An example to all."
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