'They went through my vocal cords': Barry Manilow recovers after lung cancer surgery - NPR
Barry Manilow Christopher DeVargas/Stiletto Entertainment hide caption At almost 83 years old, Barry Manilow's voice is raspier than his fans remember. "It's only been four months and they say it takes a year before you come back from something like that," he told Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep about his recovery from lung cancer surgery.