Tony Bennett | Born: 1926

Considered the quintessential crooner, Tony Bennett is hailed as one of the biggest names in classic American music. His career has been a testament to diversity, longevity, and to some degree, controversy. Bennett did not become a revered music sensation overnight. He had been singing since he was ten, and at that young age, he was able to get a literal pat on the head from one of New York’s former mayors.

Despite the fact that he is 95 years old and is largely retired, he can still be seen practicing music. Sure, he has slowed down a bit, but despite that, he continued to perform, tour, and even record until he officially retired in August 2021. In an interview, the singer revealed that the secret to his success is that he never sings a song that was badly written, nor does he follow the latest musical trend.