Steve lawrence obituary
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Steve Lawrence (born Sidney Liebowitz; July 8, 1935) is an American singer and actor, best known as a member of a duo with his late wife Eydie Gormé, billed as “Steve and Eydie.” The two first appeared together as regulars on Tonight Starring Steve Allen in 1954 until Gormé’s retirement in 2009. She died August 10, 2013.
Steve Lawrence was born as Sidney Liebowitz in the Brooklyn borough of New York City to Jewish parents, Max, a cantor in the Bronx, and Helen. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School.
In 1951 he appeared on TV on the “Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts” show and won first-prize.
In the late 1950s, Steve Lawrence was drafted into the United States Army and served as the official vocal soloist with t,he United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,” in Washington, D.C.
Lawrence had success on the record charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s with such hits as “Go Away Little Girl” (U.S. #1), “Pretty Blue Eyes” (U.S. #9), “Footsteps” (U.S. #7), “Portrait of My Love” (U.S.
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Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé
2015 new standard Award
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé were an iconic American husband-and-wife singing duo whose harmonious voices captivated audiences for over five decades. Steve Lawrence, born Sidney Liebowitz on July 8, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, showcased his vocal talent from a young age, winning a talent contest at age 16 which led to his early breakthrough in the music industry. Eydie Gormé, born Edith Gormezano on August 16, 1928, in New York City, displayed her vocal prowess early on as well, performing in nightclubs and on television.
The couple met in 1953 while working on Steve Allen's "Tonight Show," where they soon discovered their musical chemistry. They married in 1957 and became one of the most beloved duos in entertainment history. Known for their smooth vocal blend and dynamic stage presence, they recorded numerous albums together and performed sold-out shows in prestigious venues worldwide. The duo took inspiration from George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and other songwriters. Their hits such as "This Could B
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Steve Lawrence
Steve Lawrence | |
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| Birth name | Sidney Liebowitz |
| Born | (1935-07-08)July 8, 1935 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 7, 2024(2024-03-07) (aged 88) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Big band, swing, traditional pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1957–2019 |
Steve Lawrence (born Sidney Liebowitz; July 8, 1935 – March 7, 2024) was an Americansinger, musician, and actor. He was best known as a member of a duo with his wife Eydie Gormé, known as "Steve and Eydie." The two appeared together since appearing regularly on Tonight Starring Steve Allen in the mid-1950s until Gormé's retirement.[1][2] He was raised of a Jewish faith.[3]
In June 2019, Lawrence was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.[4] He died on March 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California from problems caused by the disease at the age of 88.[5]
References
[change | change source]- ↑BiographyArchived 2011-01-05 at the Wayback Machine from Las Vegas Online
- ↑2003 Interview with Larry King, from a
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