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Lou Monte
1917–1989Lyndhurst, NJItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Pepino the Italian Mouse (#5 Billboard, 1963); Italian novelty and pop recordings
Biography
Pepino the Italian Mouse sold over 1 million copies (1963)
Notable For
- Pepino the Italian Mouse (#5 Billboard, 1963)
- Italian novelty and pop recordings
Honors & Recognition
- Pepino the Italian Mouse sold over 1 million copies (1963)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lou Monte Italian?
Yes — Lou Monte is of Italian heritage. Pepino the Italian Mouse (#5 Billboard, 1963); Italian novelty and pop recordings
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Vocal/Pop
- Years
- 1917–1989
- Birth Place
- Lyndhurst, NJ
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
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