Hit songs, with Jay and the Americans: "Cara Mia", "Come a Little Bit Closer", "Only
In America".
Replaced J.T. Traynor in Jay and the Americans. Previously billed as David Black, he willingly changed his stage name a second time to be part of their lineup. When the group disbanded, he retained the right to use the Americans name in billings.
Father Herman Blatt was a Polish immigrant, mother was Frances Smith. They were married in 1938.
Has three siblings.
Graduated from New Utrecht High School (Brooklyn, New York) in 1956.
Father of Beau Black.
Father-in-law of Alex Caretana.
Survived by his sons: Jason, William, and Beau, a daughter: Samantha, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one sister, Gail Denker, one brother: Norman Blatt.