Doo-Wop Singer, Johnny Maestro Dead at 70

Doo-wop singer Johnny Maestro has died after a lengthy battle with Cancer.

Maestro, who penned the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles," was a member of the first interracial musical group, The Crests before joining a group from New York named the Del Satins. later, the group merged with the Rhythm Method to form the Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge group in 1968.

The produced hits "The Worst That Could Happen" and "Blessed is the rain" and 'You'll never walk alone."

Maestro's last performance was Jan. 17, in Connecticut when his group, the Brooklyn Bridge performed at the "The Ultimate Doo-Wop Party" Mohegan Sun Arena.

Maestro died in Florida where he had been living for several years. He was 70.

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