Perry Como

Perry Como, born Pierino Ronald Como (May 18 1912 – May 12 2001) was an Italian American crooner during the latter half of the 20th century. His exclusive recording contract with RCA Victor in 1943 began an association that would last for almost fifty years. He sold around sixty million records in his long career.

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May 18 - 1912 - May 12 - 2001 - Italian American - Crooner - 20th century - RCA Victor - 1943

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Como was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, just 20 miles south of Pittsburgh. Although he always liked to sing, his first great ambition was to be the best barber in Canonsburg. After graduation from high school, he opened his own barber's shop. In 1933, he married his teenage sweetheart, Roselle Belline.

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Canonsburg, Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh - Barber - High school - 1933

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