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Nino Tempo, born Antonino LoTempio in Niagara Falls, New York, was an American musician, singer, and actor. He was best known for his collaboration with his sister April Stevens; their 1963 rendition of "Deep Purple" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock and Roll Recording. Tempo was also a sought-after session musician, working with artists like Maynard Ferguson and John Lennon. In the 1970s, he formed the funk band 5th Ave. Sax, which had a hit with "Sister James." He passed away on April 10, 2025, at the age of 90. The products available from the artist Nino Tempo include CDs.
