Frankie Valli, lead singer of the Four Seasons, rocketed to stardom in 1962 when his fancy falsetto garnered the group a number one hit with the smooth and catchy deliverance of “Sherry”. The group will perform a chain of their hits live in Jacksonville on February 13th.Influenced by a live Frank Sinatra performance, Frankie Valli knew that he wanted to become a singer at age seven. With his mother’s support, he began to showcase his talent locally. After experiencing minuscule success with various groups, he was finally able to secure a spot with the Four Seasons, leading them on their successful journey to the top. Born Francis Castelluccio in Newark, New Jersey, he changed his name to Frankie Valli (with an “i” for Italian emphasis) as a tribute to his mentor, Jean Valley.
Frankie Valli became a standout star when he decided to pursue a solo career in the late 1970s, after a great run of success with the Four Seasons. He scored his first solo number one hit in 1975 with, "My Eyes Adored You". A bout of hearing problems could not stop him from continuing his lifelong dream. He survived a series of ear operations and a list of hits ensued, including, "Swearin' to God", "December, '63 (Oh, What a Night)", "Our Day Will Come" and "Big Girls Don't Cry". As a solo artist and with the Four Seasons, Frankie Valli has produced 19 top ten hits and sold over 100 million records worldwide. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and named longevity champ of the rock era by Billboard Magazine. The Four Seasons have sold over 100 million records, making them the most long lived and successful white doo wop group of all time.
This is a performance you don’t want to miss! Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be performing at the Times Union Center Moran Theater on Sunday, February 13 at 7:00pm. Contact the Artist Series at (904) 632-3373 for more information.
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