Tony Bellus. Born Anthony J. Bellusci in
1936, in Chicago. He was a musician and vocalist.
His claim to fame
was a self-composed tune he recorded in Chicago in 1959, called "Robbin'
The Cradle". It reached a peaking point on the top charts of 25 for 26
weeks.
Considered to be a
one-hit wonder, his style combined a unique mix of country and rockabilly with
some Italian elements with his accordion stylings.
In the 1960s and
1970s, Bellus was a singing sensation throughout the Chicago area nightclub
scene. He was a mainstay performer appearing nightly at Fritzel's restaurant at
the corner of State and Lake Streets in downtown Chicago. Fritzel's was a
personal favorite of local and visiting celebrities and dignitaries.
Bellus resided in
Florida with his wife Tammy, also a songwriter, died in 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bellus
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