Jersey Boys Australia - The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

THE FACTS

1960

The group known as The Four Lovers evolved into The Four Seasons, with Frankie Valli as the lead singer, Bob Gaudio (formerly of The Royal Teens) on keyboards and tenor vocals, Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and baritone vocals and Nick Massi on bass guitar and bass vocals.


1962

The group released their first album featuring the single Sherry, which was not only their first charted hit but also their first number one song. The Seasons in 1964: Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli, Nick Massi, Tommy DeVito



1963

Walk Like a Man is the band's third straight number one hit.




1965

Nick Massi is the first of the original members to leave The Four Seasons. Tommy and Bob would follow in 1970 and '71, respectively.




1975

My Eyes Adored You is Frankie Valli's first hit as a solo artist.




1990

The Four Seasons are inducted into America's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.




1999

The Four Seasons are inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.




2005

JERSEY BOYS opens on Broadway at The August Wilson Theatre.



2008

JERSEY BOYS opens on the West End at The Prince Edward Theatre and in Las Vegas at The Palazzo.



2009

JERSEY BOYS opens in Melbourne at the Princess Theatre.



2010

JERSEY BOYS opens in Sydney at the Theatre Royal.