Legendary crooner Frankie Valli performed at the Bass Concert Hall on the University of Texas campus on Thursday, August 11, 2016. The original Jersey boy and his backing group, The Four Seasons, have sold over 175 million records world-wide during his incredible long-lasting career.
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| Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons |
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| Frankie Valli |
Frankie Valli came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of The Four Seasons performing with Bob Gaudio on keyboards and tenor vocals, Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and baritone vocals, and Nick Massi on electric bass and bass vocals.
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| Frankie Valli |
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
In 2005,
Jersey Boys, a musical play based on the lives of the Four Seasons, opened to rave reviews and soon earn Tony recognition when the play hit Broadway. As a result, The Four Seasons' music has found a whole new generation of fans.
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| Frankie Valli |
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| Frankie Valli |
The group experienced many changes over the years including Valli almost losing his hearing due to Otosclerosis, record label disputes and break-ups, members dropping out and the music listening public's interest changing to different genres. But, through it all, the hits have stayed the course of time and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have survived.
Today Frankie is backed up by a new group of singers: Todd Fournier, Brian Brigham, Brandon Brigham, and Landon Beard.
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| The Four Seasons - Brian Brigham, Landon Beard, Brandon Brigham, and Todd Fouriner |
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| The Four Seasons - Brian Brigham, Landon Beard, Brandon Brigham, and Todd Fouriner |
A talented group of instrumentalists accompanies the vocalists including Gary Melvin on guitar, Keith Hubacher on bass, and Robbie Robinson on Keys.
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| Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons |
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| Frankie Valli |
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| Frankie Valli |
Now in his sixth decade of stardom, the 82 yr old Valli wasn't lost his voice or appeal. He's still belting out unforgettable fan favorites like "Sherry," "Walk Like A Man," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "December '63 - Oh What A Night," "Grease," and one of their most covered songs, "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You."
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| Frankie Valli |
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| Frankie Valli |
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| The Four Seasons - Brian Brigham, Landon Beard, Brandon Brigham, and Todd Fouriner |
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| Frankie Valli |
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