Bobby Vinton
Bobby Vinton Bobby Vinton, 1965. Background information Birth name Stanley Robert Vinton, Jr. Born (1935-04-16) April 16, 1935 (age 79) Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Genres Pop, Lounge Occupation(s) Singer Instruments Clarinet, oboe, saxophone, piano, drums, trumpet Years active 1959–present Labels Epic, ABC, Ahed, Tapestry, Curb Website www.bobbyvinton.com Stanley Robert "Bobby" Vinton, Jr. (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer of Polish and Lithuanian ethnic background. In pop music circles, he became known as "The Polish Prince of Poch", as he's music plays tribute to his Polish heritage. Known of this angelic vocals and his best love songs, his most popular song, "Blue Velvet" (a cover of Tony Bennett's 1951 song), peaked at No. 1 on the now renamed Billboard Pop Singles Chart. It also served as inspiration for the film of the same name.