Fred Milano

Fred Milano

Milano (far right) with Dion & The Belmonts - late '50s.
Background information
Born (1939-08-26)August 26, 1939
Died January 1, 2012(2012-01-01) (aged 72)
Associated acts The Belmonts, Dion and the Belmonts

Fred Milano (August 26, 1939 – January 1, 2012) was an American doo-wop singer. Born in the Bronx, New York, he was a member (second tenor) of The Belmonts who became successful in the late 1950s as Dion and the Belmonts,[1] and in the early 1960s.[2][3][4] The Belmonts got their name from the street that Milano lived on, Belmont Avenue.

Life

He had participated in every one of the Belmonts' recording sessions dating back 54 years.[2] Dion DiMucci said of his death; "I was shocked, obviously, because it was so sudden. It was already in stage four when he found out there was anything wrong with him. It hit hard because a relationship like we had, it’s ingrained in you. We knew each other from our teenage boyhoods; even though we weren’t close and didn’t talk in later years, what we went through together made us like family. He and the Belmonts — they were the very best. Freddie was almost like a genius with vocal harmony. I was humbled to sing with Freddie, Carlo and Angelo."[5]

In 2000, Dion and the Belmonts were inducted in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Milano died on January 1, 2012, from lung cancer in New York, at the age of 72.[2]

Discography

Singles

Mohawk Records 
Laurie Records 
Sabrina/Sabina Records 
United Artists Records 
ABC Records 
Dot Records 
Strawberry Records 
Miasound Records 

Albums

References

  1. ↑ DiMucci, Dion with Seay, Davin: The Wanderer: Dion's Story. New York: Beech Tree Books 1988. ISBN 0-688-07841-9
  2. 1 2 3 Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed January 2, 2012
  3. ↑ Greil Marcus 1990: liner notes for CD Cigars, Acappella, Candy
  4. ↑ Rob Finnes 1988, liner notes for CD Carlo and The Belmonts, Ace Records
  5. ↑

External links

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