Famous Musicians from Pittsburgh
Meet some of the great musicians and composers who have their roots in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, including Christina Aguilera, Perry Como, Billy Eckstine, Stephen Collins Foster, Lorin Maazel, and Henry Mancini.
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Perry Como
Musical legend Perry Como was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1912. He recorded 147 hit singles, 22 albums, and hosted weekly radio and television shows and many holiday television productions.
Musical legend Perry Como was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1912. He recorded 147 hit singles, 22 albums, and hosted weekly radio and television shows and many holiday television productions.
Billy Eckstine
Born July 8, 1914 as William Clarence Eckstein in Pittsburgh, PA, Billy was an American singer and bandleader who achieved great personal success while fostering the careers of a number of younger jazz musicians.
Born July 8, 1914 as William Clarence Eckstein in Pittsburgh, PA, Billy was an American singer and bandleader who achieved great personal success while fostering the careers of a number of younger jazz musicians.
Stephen Collins Foster
Born in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, (now part of Pittsburgh) in 1826, Stephen Collins Foster was recognized as the first professional songwriter in the U.S. His songs are among the most popular ever written and include such favorites as Old Susannah and Camptown Races.
Born in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, (now part of Pittsburgh) in 1826, Stephen Collins Foster was recognized as the first professional songwriter in the U.S. His songs are among the most popular ever written and include such favorites as Old Susannah and Camptown Races.
Donnie Iris
The pride and joy of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Donnie Iris of Donnie Iris and the Cruisers has been singing since the age of 5.
The pride and joy of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Donnie Iris of Donnie Iris and the Cruisers has been singing since the age of 5.
Henry Mancini
Born April 16, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, Henry Mancini grew up in West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, a few miles from Pittsburgh. The beloved musician, best known for his film scores, achieved success as a composer, arranger, pop pianist, and guest conductor.
Born April 16, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, Henry Mancini grew up in West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, a few miles from Pittsburgh. The beloved musician, best known for his film scores, achieved success as a composer, arranger, pop pianist, and guest conductor.