Perry Como

Perry Como's transition from barber to one of the 20th century's leading crooners highlights his significant impact on both music and television. With over 100 million records sold, he was a pioneer in multimedia entertainment, notably as the first popular singer to host a television variety show. This biography not only chronicles his remarkable career but also includes 73 photographs, a complete discography, a comprehensive list of his television appearances, and a detailed year-by-year timeline of his life from 1912 to 2001.