In honor of this week’s hoopla at the 2020 Democratic National Convention held virtually in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, let’s have a Jersey-Style flashback! Wow! Who knew? The Four Seasons performed at the Democratic National Convention on August 26, 1964 in Atlantic City, New Jersey!
(more...)Today marks 17 years since the amazingly talented bass singer, bass player, and vocal arranger of The Four Seasons, Nick Massi, passed away. To quote Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS, “For a Catholic, is that style or what?” In honor of Nick, enjoy this awesome recording of “Close Your Eyes” from a 1964 concert. Nicky, [...]
(more...)Today marks 16 years since the amazingly talented bass singer, bass player, and vocal arranger of The Four Seasons passed away. To quote Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS, “For a Catholic, is that style or what?” In honor of Nick, enjoy his fantastic bass vocals and arrangements on Santa Claus Is Coming To Town! Nicky, [...]
(more...)Today marks what would have been the late great Nick Massi’s 89th birthday. Nicky, you will never be forgotten!
(more...)On January 17, 1990 the original Four Seasons (Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi, and Frankie Valli) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Enjoy the video and photo flashback from this awesome event.
(more...)Nick Massi with his fellow Four Seasons, Steve Allen Show, 1963 This year on Christmas Eve marked 15 years since Nick Massi, the talented bassist, bass singer and awesome vocal arranger for The Four Seasons passed away. As Frankie Valli states in the final scene in JERSEY BOYS, “And now he’s gone. God rest him. [...]
(more...)What better way to conclude or birthday salute to the late Nick Massi than to post a photo of him and his original Four Seasons bandmates at their 1990 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction!
(more...)As we continue to honor the late Nick Massi on his birthday today, check out The Four Seasons’ rendition of “Oh, Carol”–with Nick’s amazing vocal arrangements, bass vocals, and his spoken lines! Truly one of my favorites from the “Sherry & 11 Others” album! Do you have a favorite Four Seasons’ song that really shows [...]
(more...)It must have been awesome back in 1964 with The 4 Seasons in concert with this amazing rendition of Close Your Eyes!
(more...)Talk about the stars being in alignment! Not only was original Four Seasons member Nick Massi born on this day, but also born on this day is the fabulous actor who played him on the JERSEY BOYS stage and screen, Michael Lomenda! Happy Birthday to Nick Massi & Michael Lomenda!
(more...)Let’s flashback to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring The Four Seasons (Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi, and Frankie Valli) on January 17, 1990.
(more...)Nick Massi with his fellow Four Seasons, Steve Allen Show, 1963 Fourteen years ago today, Nick Massi, the amazing bassist, bass singer and vocal arranger for The Four Seasons passed away. As Frankie Valli states in the final scene in JERSEY BOYS, “And now he’s gone. God rest him. He died Christmas Eve, 2000. I [...]
(more...)Let’s go back to 1959 to Nick Massi’s group–Nickie & the Nite Lites! Nicky, you’ll never be forgotten! Also a special Happy Birthday shout-out to the multitalented actor who portrays Nick Massi on stage & screen–Michael Lomenda! Isn’t it cool that both guys share the same birthday?!
(more...)To continue honoring the late Nick Massi on his birthday, we wanted to share one of our absolute favorites: a rare 1964 fantastic concert recording of him singing lead on “Close Your Eyes.”
(more...)In honor of the late great Nick Massi’s birthday (September 19, 1927) today, we will be saluting him throughout the day. In the late 1950s, Nicky was a band member in a variety of groups, including The Hollywood Playboys!
(more...)Nick Massi, a friend, and Nick DeVito Thanks to Cathy DeVito Ballaro, we have another priceless photo from back in the day–with two Nicks–Nick Massi, one of their buddies, and Nick DeVito back in the 1950s!
(more...)Thirteen years ago today, the amazing bassist, bass singer and vocal arranger for The Four Seasons passed away. As Frankie Valli states in the final scene in JERSEY BOYS, “And now he’s gone. God rest him. He died Christmas Eve,2000. I mean, for a Catholic, is that style or what?” Thanks to JERSEY BOYS, the [...]
(more...)Another wonderful Nick Massi masterpiece, “Living Just For You,” a song he wrote for The Four Seasons that was featured on their “Working My Way Back To You” album. Listen to those beautiful lyrics, as well as the perfection in the vocal arrangements and harmonies! #HappyBirthdayNickMassi
(more...)As we continue to honor the late Nick Massi on his birthday today, check out the Four Seasons’ rendition of “Oh, Carol”–with Nick’s amazing vocal arrangements, bass vocals, and his spoken lines! Truly one of my favorites from the “Sherry & 11 Others” album! Do you have a favorite Four Seasons’ song that really shows [...]
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