(Radio Iowa) – Iowans are remembering singer Tony Bennett who died this (Friday) morning in New York at the age of 96.  Bennett appeared in three concerts at the Des Moines Civic Center in October of 1984, March of 1993 and in June of 2014. He also appeared in concert at Prairie Meadows in Altoona in March of 2012.

Bennett’s last appearance in Iowa was at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls four years ago in June, 2019. He’s known for a string of tunes including “Rags to Riches,” “Just in Time,” and “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” Funeral services for Bennett are pending.

Tony Bennett