Tony Bennett, the crooner who charmed fans with power of his rich voice

For a man who started as a singing waiter and went on to become an icon enjoying unparalleled global success, Tony Bennett's legacy as one of the most influential entertainers of all time is unquestioned.

Bennett, who died on July 21 at 96, was the quintessential crooner who relied purely on the power of his rich voice to charm audiences for eight decades with music that transcended genres, from traditional pop to jazz.