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Buddy Greco
1926–2017Philadelphia, PAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
The Lady Is a Tramp; jazz-influenced pop vocalist and pianist; born Armando Greco
Biography
Performed with Benny Goodman Orchestra; Las Vegas headline performer for 40+ years
Notable For
- The Lady Is a Tramp
- jazz-influenced pop vocalist and pianist
- born Armando Greco
Honors & Recognition
- Performed with Benny Goodman Orchestra
- Las Vegas headline performer for 40+ years
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buddy Greco Italian?
Yes — Buddy Greco is of Italian heritage. The Lady Is a Tramp; jazz-influenced pop vocalist and pianist; born Armando Greco
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Jazz/Pop
- Years
- 1926–2017
- Birth Place
- Philadelphia, PA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
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