Today, the legacy of the —Valli, Gaudio, DeVito, and Massi—was immortalized in the hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys (2005) and its subsequent film adaptation, ensuring that their rags-to-riches story and revolutionary sound will never be forgotten.
The original members are:
Born Francesco Castelluccio, Frankie Valli possessed one of the most distinctive voices in popular music. His powerful, almost otherworldly four-octave falsetto became the unmistakable trademark of the group’s sound. While he sang lead, he was just one part of a perfectly balanced machine.
The founder and original driving force. DeVito was the group’s elder statesman and musical anchor. A tough, streetwise guitarist, he provided the rhythmic baritone foundation and gritty edge. DeVito had been forming various incarnations of the band (The Four Lovers, The Village Voices) since the mid-1950s before finally solidifying the classic lineup.