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During the 1960's British Invasion of bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, few American bands had a chance. But Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons persevered and were more successful during that time period than any other. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were formed in 1961 with Frankie Valli as lead singer, Bob Gaudio on keyboards, Nick Massi on bass and Tommy Devito on lead guitar. By 1962, they had already released multiple #1 singles. They sold out theatres 40 years ago, and as they tour again today, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tickets will go quick.
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons released their first album in 1962, Sherry & 11 Others, which included their first two #1 singles on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry." Their third single, "Walk Like a Man" also reached #1 status on the Hot 100 chart when it was released off of Big Girls Don't Cry and 12 Others (1963), the group's third album. They went onto release 50 US albums over the life of the band, with the last album being Jersey Beat: The Music Of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons (2007).
On November 6, 2005, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were immortalized on the Broadway stage, with the opening of the musical play Jersey Boys. The play tells the story of the boys growing up in New Jersey. With music by original Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons member Bob Gaudio, Jersey Boys accurately depicts the music and lives of the group.
While the members of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have changed many times over the years, the music and the memories haven't.