WHO | HONOREE   Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

EMCEE                       Marc Malkin, Variety/Senior Editor, Culture & Events  

GUEST SPEAKERS   Irving Azoff

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,780th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6150 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE            The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com   

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will be honored on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT with the 2,780^th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard. The group will be honored with a star in the category of Recording. Frankie Valli will accept the star on behalf of Bob Gaudio who is not able to attend and the late Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. Bob Gaudio sent a special message to accept the honor and it will be read at the ceremony.

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"In a career that has spanned more than six decades, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons have left an indelible mark on the music industry and have touched fans around the world with their timeless music,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Their legion of fans from around the world will be excited to see their names on our iconic sidewalk!” added Martinez.

The Four Seasons was formed in 1960 in Newark, New Jersey. Since 1970, they have been known as Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. The lead singer is Valli, Bob Gaudio on keyboards and tenor vocals, Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and baritone vocals, and Nick Massi on bass guitar and bass vocals.

The original Jersey boy, Frankie Valli, is a true American legend. His incredible career with The Four Seasons and his solo success has spawned countless hit singles, with unforgettable tunes like "Sherry", "Walk Like A Man", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Rag Doll", "December '63 - Oh What A Night", "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You", and of course "Grease".

His songs have been omnipresent in other iconic movies such as “The Deer Hunter”, “Dirty Dancing”, “Mrs. Doubtfire”, “Conspiracy Theory”, and “The Wanderers”. Over 200 artists have done cover versions of Frankie's "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" from Nancy Wilson's jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill's hip-hop makeover.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have sold over 175 million records worldwide. Valli's long-lasting career has led to the overwhelming success of the Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS. The musical chronicles Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons' incredible career and features all of their greatest hits.

The JERSEY BOYS juggernaut has now been seen by over 18 million people worldwide, won 4 Tony Awards including Best Musical (2006), and is currently playing in New York, Las Vegas, London, in cities across the U.S. on a National Tour and The Netherlands, and will open soon in Korea. It is the 15th longest-running show in Broadway history, having given over 3,250 performances and recently passing “Fiddler on the Roof”, “Hello Dolly!”, “The Producers”, “Hairspray”, “My Fair Lady”, and “Oklahoma”.

In 2014, Frankie Valli's life story was again featured in the film adaptation of JERSEY BOYS, directed by Academy Award-winning director Clint Eastwood. In Rob Reiner's romantic comedy, “And So It Goes”, Valli also returned to acting. The film starred Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton and was released on July 18, 2014. Frankie recently appeared in this past season of “Hawaii 5-0”, and his mega-hit BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015. On May 18, 2015, Dan Rather profiled the legend for his series, The Big Interview, and Valli also participated in the AMC series, “The Making of the Mob”.

In 2016, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons appeared on Broadway in a limited engagement from October 21 through October 29 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Frankie Valli released TIS THE SEASONS, a holiday album, on October 14, 2016, on Rhino. His first-ever foray into jazz, the meticulously crafted album titled 'A Touch of Jazz' was released on June 25, 2021, marking a bold departure from his familiar pop sound. Showcasing Valli's unparalleled vocal range and emotive delivery, the album reimagines classic jazz standards with his own distinctive flair, earning widespread praise from critics and music aficionados alike. Despite this venture into uncharted territory, Valli remains as dynamic and captivating as ever, captivating audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances as he continues to tour extensively, ensuring that his timeless music resonates across generations and borders.

The charities that Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons participate in, include MusiCares and Broadway Cares.

   

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