“When Tony passed away, when we found out, we were in our kitchen.
This wasnt considered jazz in a genre, in the corner that wasnt included in the popular conversation.
In Tonys spirit, I wanted to create something that celebrated vintage pop thats entirely modern and new.”
Lady Gaga at the London premiere of ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’; Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga perform in August 2021 at Radio City Music Hall.Samir Hussein/WireImage; Kevin Mazur/Getty
“When Tony passed away, when we found out, we were in our kitchen.
“I knew instantly that he would be such a huge part of our lives forever.”
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Bennett’s 2023 deathfollowed a multi-year battle with Alzheimer’s, which he was first diagnosed with in 2016.
“Because he’s not the old Tony anymore.
But when he sings, he’s the old Tony.”
Harlequinis out now.Joker: Folie a Deuxis in theaters Friday, Oct. 4.
