Lady Gaga Reveals Tony Bennett Sketched One Of Her Tattoos
The passing of Tony Bennett at the impressive age of 96 has left Lady Gaga and many others in mourning. His departure is deeply felt by countless individuals who admired his legendary career and contributions.
Lady Gaga, in particular, had a special bond with the iconic crooner, having collaborated on two albums and embarking on the Cheek to Cheek tour together.
Lady Gaga and the legendary crooner had an extraordinary bond, collaborating on two albums and sharing the stage during their Cheek to Cheek tour. They reunited once more in 2021 for the TV special “One Last Time.”
In a recent interview with People, Gaga disclosed that in 2014, Bennett, who was not only a renowned singer but also a skilled painter, sketched a design that she later turned into a tattoo.
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“I asked Tony to draw me a trumpet, and he sketched me Miles Davis’ trumpet,” Gaga said.
“Then I had it tattooed with his last name, Benedetto, underneath,” she added. “Just so I would always remember this time together.”
According to Gaga’s recollection, her initial connection with Bennett took place at a 2011 charity gala, where they both attended. During the event, she mesmerized the audience with her performance of the jazz standard “Orange Colored Sky.”
“Tony heard me sing it, and he asked to meet me,” Gaga said back in 2014. “He said, ‘Do you want to do a jazz album together?’ I said, ‘Of course I do!’ We were fast friends.”
Lady Gaga Reveals Tony Bennett Sketched One Of Her Tattoos