The Four Seasons (band)
The Four Seasons is an American rock and pop band that became internationally successful in the 1960s and 1970s.
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 Valli and the Four Seasons at London's Royal Albert Hall in June 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Four Lovers (1956-1960), The Wonder Who? (1965-1967) |
| Origin | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
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| Years active | 1960–present |
| Labels | Gone, Vee-Jay, Philips, Mowest, Warner Bros., MCA, Curb |
| Associated acts | The Variatones, The Royal Teens |
| Members | Frankie Valli Todd Fournier Brian Brigham Brandon Brigham Landon Beard Gary Melvin Steve Warren Robbie Robinson Matt Baldoni Craig Pilo Richie Gajate-Garcia |
| Past members | Tommy DeVito Bob Gaudio Nick Massi (né Macioci) Charles Calello Joe Long (né LaBracio) Bob Grimm Demetri Callas Bill DeLoach Clay Jordan Ronnie Carangelo Gerry Polci Don Ciccone Lee Shapiro John Paiva Jerry Corbetta Larry Lingle Lynn Hammann Chuck Wilson Rex Robinson Warren Ham Robin Swensen Howard Larrabee Tim Stone Tom Alvarado Fino Roverato Rich Callaci Daniel Donelly |
Since 1970, they have also been known at times as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. In 1960, the band known as the Four Lovers evolved into the Four Seasons, with Frankie Valli as the lead singer, songwriter Bob Gaudio (formerly of the Royal Teens) on keyboards and tenor vocals, Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and baritone vocals, and Nick Massi on electric bass and bass vocals.[1]
The Four Seasons were one of only two American bands (the other being the Beach Boys) to enjoy major chart success before, during, and after the British Invasion.[2]
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Charles Calello (seen here in 2018), in addition to briefly filling in as bassist in 1965, did extensive arrangement for Valli and the Seasons throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Lee Shapiro (seen here in 2022) joined as keyboardist and arranger in 1973.
References
- ↑ Hear The Four Seasons (band) (music and interviews) on the Pop Chronicles (1969). [1]
- ↑ Tuyl, Ian Van (2004). Popstrology: The Art and Science of Reading the Popstars. Bloomsbury USA. ISBN 978-1-58234-422-5.
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