April Stevens was a singer who performed with her brother, Nino Tempo, and had a No. 1 hit in 1963 with “Deep Purple.”
- Died: April 17, 2023 (Who else died on April 17?)
- Details of death: Died in Phoenix at the age of 93.
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April Stevens’ legacy
Born Caroline Vincinette LoTempio, Stevens began recording as a solo artist in the 1950s. She had several hit singles, including “I’m in Love Again,” “Gimme a Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh?” and “Teach Me Tiger.” In the 1960s, Stevens teamed up with her younger brother, Antonino LoTempio, who took on the stage name Nino Tempo. As April Stevens and Nino Tempo, they scored a No. 1 hit in 1963 with their cover of the pop standard, “Deep Purple,” which won a Grammy Award for Best Rock & Roll Recording that same year. They followed the success of “Deep Purple” with singles including “Whispering,” “All Strung Out,” and “The Coldest Night of the Year.”
Notable quote
“Nino worked with the Beatles with Phil Spector. I did meet John Lennon. I was so excited I was tripping over myself. I walked towards him at the session and he started to sing. As he walked up to me, he started to sing my harmony part to ‘Deep Purple.’ Then I really flipped. (laughs) But, he was a really nice guy, too.” —from an interview with Gary James
Tributes to April Stevens
Full obituary: WGRZ
