Singer Johnny Maestro, the man who sang the 1958 doo-wop ballad “16 Candles” with the Crests and spent many years with The Brooklyn Bridge, who had a top-five hit with “The Worst That Could Happen,” has passed away in Florida after a battle with cancer. He was 70.
Mar 25
2010
12:37 PM ET
'16 Candles' crooner Johnny Maestro dies
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I met Johnny last June after his concert,he was very friendly and will be sadly missed.
JOHNNY MAESTRO WILL BE MISS I LOVE ALL HIS SONGS WITH THE CRESTS AND LATER WITH THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE SIXTEEN CANDLES IS A TERRIFIC SONGS WE WILL MISS YOU RIP
Grew up listening to Johnny..saw him w/the B.B. several times over the years..his voice was amazing..didn’t know him but he seemed to be a classy guy….He will be missed by many R.I.P.
One of the best voices ever. “The Worst that Could Happen” has been playing in my head all day. RIP, Johnny.
Grew up listening to Johnny..saw him w/the B.B. several times over the years..his voice was amazing..