Tony Bennett: 1926 - 2023

 Tony Bennett and Neil Young - 2010via Judy Greenberg (@spiritroad45) 

 

We lost Tony Bennett yesterday.

They don't make them like Tony anymore, sadly. What a class guy. 

We were lucky to catch Tony Bennett a few times, like at Bridge School Benefit Concert in 2011. We even had the honor of briefly crossing paths with Tony as he was leaving the concert where he acknowledged our thanks with a little smile and wave.

Back in 2010, MusiCares Honored Neil Young with a tribute which included many -- not the least of which was Tony Bennett, who Neil Young cited as an inspiration that night.  To say it was an amazing night, would be a vast understatement.

Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney
"The Very Thought of You."
Bridge School Benefit Concert - October 23, 2004
Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA
Photo by Kim Komenich of San Francisco Chronicle

Here's Tony Bennett & Paul McCartney at the Bridge School Benefit Concert 2004.

More on Tony Bennett & Neil Young: MusiCares Person Of The Year - 2010.

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Photo of the Moment: Tony Bennett and Neil Young - 2010

 Tony Bennett and Neil Young - 2010via Judy Greenberg (@spiritroad45) 

 

Back in 2010, MusiCares Honored Neil Young with a tribute which included Elvis Costello, Crosby Stills & Nash, Sheryl Crow, Josh Groban, Ben Harper, Elton John, Norah Jones, Lady Antebellum, Dave Matthews, James Taylor, Keith Urban, and many others.

Not the least of which was Tony Bennett, who Neil cited as an inspiration that night.

To say it was an amazing night, would be a vast understatement.

More on Neil Young: MusiCares Person Of The Year - 2010.

 

Neil Young
MusiCares Person Of The Year - 2010
January 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California

 

2010 MusiCares Honors Neil Young

Features Elvis Costello, Crosby Stills & Nash, Sheryl Crow, Josh Groban, Ben Harper, Elton John, Norah Jones, Lady Antebellum, Dave Matthews, James Taylor, Keith Urban, and others.

NOTE: Proceeds from sales go to MusiCares, which helps musicians in need of financial and medical assistance.

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