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Steubenville OH, United States (1943 – 1991)

Dino Paul Crocetti (born June 7, 1917 in Steubenville, Ohio; died December 25, 1995 in Beverly Hills, California), better known as Dean Martin and often referred to as the King of Cool, was an Italian American singer, actor, comedian and member of The Rat Pack who was signed to Frank Sinatra’s Reprise Records. Despite the fact that Martin couldn’t read music, he recorded more than 100 albums over his career, racking up major hits such as That’s Amore, Volare and his signature tune Everybody Loves Somebody. He was also a successful film actor and won a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Who Was That Lady?.

Born Dino Paul Crocetti in Steubenville, Ohio to Italian immigrant parents, Gaetano and Angela Crocetti (née Barra). His father was an immigrant from Abruzzo, Italy, and his mother was an Italian of part Neapolitan and part Sicilian ancestry. Martin was the younger of two sons. His brother was called Bill. Martin spoke only Italian until he started school at the age of five. He attended Grant Elementary School in Steubenville, Ohio and took up the drums as a hobby as a teenager. He was the target of much ridicule for his broken English and ultimately dropped out from Steubenville High School in the 10th grade because he thought that he was smarter than his teachers. He delivered bootleg liquor, served as a speakeasy croupier, wrote crafty anecdotes, was a blackjack dealer, worked in a steel mill and boxed as welterweight. He grew up a neighbor to Jimmy the Greek.
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  • beamachine

    I've discovered Dean Martin in Fallout: New Vegas soundtrack)))

    last week
  • JuiPoe94

    Pure awesomeness :D

    17 days ago
  • PierreMenes

    C'est en écoutant Dean Martin sous la pluie que je finis trempé.

    last month
  • Herr_Apathy

    Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    December 2011
  • DemonX99999

    Can someone recommend me any artists/songs that sound like instrumental versions of Dean Martin's work? I'm trying to find some old Italian Mandolin Waltz kind of stuff, but am having trouble finding it :/

    December 2011
  • aineb

    Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    December 2011
  • ChriSThaaRippeR

    Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    December 2011
  • Forwox

    What a voice!

    December 2011
  • nickthetick

    What I would pay to see him live....

    November 2011
  • XiNneRg

    Ain't that a kick in the head? <3

    November 2011
  • CaCoffiny

    oh, this is Dino !

    November 2011
  • ANtElarN

    Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! [2]

    November 2011
  • NitrousBlond

    The lack of plays on such an amazing artist is truly sad. He should easily have 50 million+ plays. [3]

    November 2011
  • _lynfor

    The lack of plays on such an amazing artist is truly sad. He should easily have 50 million+ plays. [2]

    November 2011
  • Andromache0411

    Like a fellow once said, ain't that a kick in the head? <3 Beeeeeeautiful!

    November 2011
  • Marlene70

    I love this song,becors be in other World Thank you so much

    November 2011
  • sweetcurse_afl

    When the moon hits you eye like a big pizza pie That's amore!!! ❤ ❤

    November 2011
  • aineb

    Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    October 2011
  • Barnek94

    Just have had a listen to "Let It Snow!" and... cant wait for Christmas now! [3]

    October 2011
  • Sickflip

    What a great singing voice Mr Martin had.

    October 2011
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