April 22, 2021

A Photo Tribute to the Great Joe Long, 1932-2021

April 22nd, 2021
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    As you all know from yesterday’s JB Blog Facebook and Twitter posts, longtime Four Seasons member, phenomenal bassist and vocalist Joe Long passed away earlier this week. Truth be told, it has been rather difficult to reflect on what an awesome gentleman Joe was and how memorable it was to hear his stories! A tribute [...]

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July 3, 2016

Check Out Sneak Peek of NJ.com’s Fantastic Piece on Longtime #FourSeasons Member Joe Long!

July 3rd, 2016
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    NJ.com’s Mark Voger has a terrific piece on longtime member of The Four Seasons, Joe Long! Below is a preview of this marvelous article: It’s a good thing Long — who’d changed his surname from LaBracio — had already honed his performing chops. “Before I did anything on stage (with the Four Seasons),” he recalls, [...]

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April 7, 2016

Throwback Thursday: The Four Seasons at National Association of Record Merchandisers Event, 1966! @frankievalli #TBT

April 7th, 2016
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    Amazing what you can find out there on The Four Seasons, back in the day! Here are The Four Seasons back in 1966 at the National Association of Record Merchandisers (NARM) event!

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February 4, 2016

Throwback Thursday: Frankie Valli & Joe Long in Concert at Monticello Raceway, July 1974! @frankievalli #TBT

February 4th, 2016
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    Great photo (and great outfits, right?!) of Frankie Valli and bass player extraordinaire Joe Long at Monicello Raceway in the summer of 1974! Wow, this was a few months before “My Eyes Adored You” was released! For those of you who had the opportunity to see the Seasons in concert during this time, we’d love [...]

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August 6, 2015

Throwback Thursday: The Four Seasons, circa 1966! @frankievalli #TBT

August 6th, 2015
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    Fab photo of the Four Seasons in casual attire back around 1966. Does anybone have any details on this photo? Was it on any albums or in concert promos back in the day?

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July 28, 2014

News12 Video: Joe Long Street Naming Ceremony in Elizabeth, NJ!

July 28th, 2014
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    Click HERE to check out News12′s terrific video coverage of former Four Seasons member Joe Long and the unveiling of the street named after him in his hometown in Elizabeth, NJ! Congratulations, Joe!

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July 25, 2014

Former Four Seasons Member Joe Long Honored at Street Naming Ceremony on Sunday in Elizabeth, NJ!

July 25th, 2014
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    We are excited to report that this Sunday, July 27, 2014, former Four Seasons member Joe Long will be honored in his hometown in Elizabeth, New Jersey with High Street being renamed Joe Long Way! NJ.com has a marvelous piece on the exciting ceremony with insights from Joe in a video interview, along with photos, [...]

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September 15, 2011

What Influenced Bob Gaudio to Write ‘Sherry’?

September 15th, 2011
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    Bob Gaudio Found this fabulous archive online! John Gilliland’s “The Pop Chronicles” traces the history of popular music from the 1950’s through the 1960’s. Mr. Gilliland wrote, narrated and produced these 55 hours of broadcasting first airing at KRLA in Pasadena in February 1969. On Track 3, The Four Seasons (Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Joe [...]

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May 6, 2011

Friday Flashback: The Four Seasons’ 1971 Top of the Pops Appearance!

May 6th, 2011
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    The 1971 Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Joe Long, and Bob Grimm singing “Let’s Hang On” on the UK TV program, “Top of the Pops.”

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February 1, 2009

Tommy DeVito Delivers!

February 1st, 2009
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    You may think Tommy DeVito is sitting back and relaxing these days in Vegas—playing a little golf, hanging out with his pals, and enjoying himself in this fabulous 65 degree winter weather, right? Well, that may be true, but he’s also busy as a record producer and manager! Tommy has been back in the recording [...]

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