Tommy DeVito was an American singer, musician, and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Four Seasons. DeVito was born in Belleville, New Jersey, on June 19, 1928. He began his musical career in the early 1950s, singing in local doo-wop groups. In 1960, he met Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio, and the three of them formed The Four Seasons.
The Four Seasons quickly became one of the most popular bands of the 1960s, with hits such as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," and "Walk Like a Man." DeVito played a key role in the band's success, singing lead vocals on some of their biggest hits and co-writing many of their songs. He also played guitar and bass on the band's recordings.
DeVito left The Four Seasons in 1970 to pursue a solo career. He released several solo albums, but they were not as commercially successful as his work with The Four Seasons. He continued to perform and record throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and he reunited with The Four Seasons for several tours in the 1990s and 2000s.
DeVito died on September 21, 2020, at the age of 92.
DeVito was a talented musician and songwriter who played a key role in the success of The Four Seasons. He was also a beloved figure in the music industry, and he will be remembered for his great voice and his many contributions to pop music.