Johnny Desmond (born Giovanni Alfredo De Simone; November 14, 1919 – September 6, 1985) was an American singer who was popular in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Biography
Early years
Desmond was born Giovanni de Simone in Detroit, Michigan. He began singing in the St. Joseph's parish choir when he was 11 years old.
Postwar era
Immediately after his discharge, Desmond became the singer and master of ceremonies on the Teentimers Club, a Saturday morning program on NBC radio.
After the war he took a job on The Breakfast Club, a radio variety program in Chicago, Illinois. after Sydney Chaplin left the cast. in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 65.