- Vito Picone was the lead singer of Vito and The Elegants, who had a No. 1 hit record, "Little Star", in 1958.
- His band, more than 40 years old, continues to tour and perform around the country; he is the only original member left.
- Hosts weekly television show 'Let the Good Times Roll' on New York Public Access which features bands and songs from the 50s through 70s.
- Began movement to rejuvenate his hometown of South Beach which has so far been extremely successful.
- Has annual celebrity golf outing in his name during the summer.
- Is blind in left eye after a construction accident when he was 17.
- Italian.
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