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Benny Mardones
Bursting onto the scene in 1980, American singer-songwriter Benny Mardones was
affectionately named "The Voice" due to his vast vocal range.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio before moving to Maryland at a young age, Mardones was
inspired to pursue a career in music after watching Elvis Presley on the Ed
Sullivan Show. After a spell performing in local high schools and colleges, the
aspiring frontman was drafted by the Navy during the Vietnam War. Upon his
return, he moved to New York City where he was initially a songwriter, writing
hits such as 'Too Heavy to Carry' by Brenda Lee. Mard...
