Something that we have written about before is how easily celebrities can fall off our radar. After all, new talents are emerging every single day, making it hard to keep track of all your faves. This is especially true of musical celebrities because we spend so much time listening to their old classics that it’s easy to lose track of what they’re up to in the here and now.
Take Wayne Newton for example. At one point in time, he was a household name, and he spent decades entertaining visitors to Las Vegas. However, most people don’t know what Newton has been doing for the last few years or whether or not he’s still active.
If you’ve got questions about this legendary singer, we’ve got answers. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about Wayne Newton!
A humble and not always happy childhood
These days, there are plenty of famous singers who are born with a silver spoon in their mouths. No matter how talented they are, it’s hard to not look down on such musicians, especially if they are “nepo babies” who gain fame and fortune based on their parents’ earlier success.
Make no mistake: Wayne Newton wasn’t born with a silver spoon, and he had to fight for every success. Growing up in Roanoke, Virginia, Newton was a sick kid being raised on a farm. And thanks to his bronchial asthma, Newton was the last person anyone would guess would land a musical career.
However, after he saw Hank Williams and Kitty Wells at the Grand Ole Opry, he knew he wanted to be a musician. Armed only with passion and determination, he made this goal a reality.