Happy 90th Birthday to Frankie Valli!
Born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio, he is renowned as the iconic falsetto frontman of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Throughout his career, Valli achieved significant success, tallying 29 Top 40 hits with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, along with additional hits under various aliases and as a solo artist. His repertoire includes classics such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night).” Notably, his rendition of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” soared to number two in 1967, while “You’re Ready Now” unexpectedly became a sensation in the UK’s Northern soul scene. As a solo artist, Valli continued his streak with chart-toppers like “My Eyes Adored You” and “Grease.” Alongside Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, and Bob Gaudio, the original members of The Four Seasons, Valli was honored with inductions into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. From Newark to Stardom: The Early Days Born on May 3, 1934, in Newark, New Jersey, Valli’s early life was rooted in a vibrant Italian-American community. His passion for music was ignited after seeing Frank Sinatra perform, sparking a… CONTINUE READING…
