This Is Book’s Music

Al Martino was not someone “of my era”, but as someone who digs for records and goes through thrift stores, yard and garage sales, Martino is someone whose name and face came up on a regular basis. Eventually I listened and the guy was a pretty cool vocalist and interpreter of the art of pop music.

According to published articles, friends are in shock of his passing, especially since a few of them had spent time with him for dinner on Monday evening. He died on Tuesday at the age of 82, a week after celebrating his birthday.