Steve Martin Caro
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Carmelo Esteban "Steve" Martin Caro (October 12, 1948 – January 14, 2020) was an American rock musician best known for his rendition of the songs "Walk Away Renée" and "Pretty Ballerina" for the 1960s baroque pop band The Left Banke. The son of flamenco guitarist/vocalist Sarita Heredia, he added his family surname Caro in the 1980s to avoid confusion with the comedian of the same name.
The Left Banke
With The Left Banke, Steve Martin (as he was known at the time) scored chart hits with "Walk Away Renée," "Pretty Ballerina" and "Desiree" in the 1966-68 period. In addition to providing most of the lead vocals on Left Banke recordings, he occasionally made instrumental contributions, playing guitar and/or drums on various songs. He was credited (along with Michael Brown) for the tracks "Two by Two" and "Love Songs in the Night," written and recorded with Left Banke members. They appear on the Buddah Records soundtrack for the 1972 adult film Hot Parts.
The Left Banke reunion
In January 2018, it was announced on the official Facebook page operated by Steve Martin Caro and George Cameron that they were planning a tour. Several photos of Steve Martin Caro rehearsing with George Cameron and guitarist Sam Kogon were posted with a message which stated "it was Steve's first time behind the microphone in over 15 years. We went through and workshopped much of the Left Banke catalog."
Death
Steve Martin Caro died from heart disease on January 14, 2020. He was 71.
