Musicians who died on June 12

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on June 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1989 Lou Monte

  Lou Monte was an American singer best known for his Italian-themed novelty songs. He achieved considerable popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, most notably with his hit singles that blended traditional Italian melodies with humorous English and Italian lyrics. [bio]