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'''Pierino Ronald “Perry” Como''' was born in [[Canonsburg]], [[Pennsylvania]] on May 18, 1912, the middle child in a family of 13 children.
'''Pierino Ronald “Perry” Como''' (1912 - 2001) was born in [[Canonsburg]], [[Pennsylvania]] on May 18, 1912, the middle child in a family of 13 children.
As a singer, the influence and style of [[Bing Crosby]] was evident. Throughout a career spanning more than half a century Perry recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. He sold millions of records for RCA but he also pioneered a weekly musical variety television show which set the standard and proved one of the most successful television history.
As a singer, the influence and style of [[Bing Crosby]] was evident. Throughout a career spanning more than half a century Perry recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. He sold millions of records for RCA but he also pioneered a weekly musical variety television show which set the standard and proved one of the most successful television history.