- Born
- Birth nameVito Joseph Picone
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Vito Joseph Picone was born to Frank and Jennie Picone in South Beach, Staten Island in 1941. His father died when he was only six, leaving him with his mother (pregnant with his only younger brother) and his grandfather. At the age of sixteen, his song "Little Star" propelled his band, The Elegants, into international fame. However, he only produced two minor hits afterwards, "Little Boy Blue" and "Goodnight". He continues performing around the country as the only original member of 'The Elegants' and has done acting, as well as composing on the side. He is divorced with three children, Vito, Jack and Deanna. He also has twins Anthony and Steve.- IMDb Mini Biography By: dontknowjakk@hotmail.com
- Spouse? (divorced, 3 children)
- Vito Picone was the lead singer of Vito and The Elegants, who had a No. 1 hit record, "Little Star", in 1958.
- His band, more than 40 years old, continues to tour and perform around the country; he is the only original member left.
- Hosts weekly television show 'Let the Good Times Roll' on New York Public Access which features bands and songs from the 50s through 70s.
- Began movement to rejuvenate his hometown of South Beach which has so far been extremely successful.
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