Tony Butala, the last original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has died at 87. He founded the group and played a significant role in its early years, contributing to their famous song The Way You Look Tonight. Various sources, including Billboard, Legit News, The Seattle Times, and JubileeCast, have reported his death. The Lettermen were known for their vocal harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry.
“He founded the group and played a significant role in its early years, contributing to their famous song The Way You Look Tonight,” — Yusuf Calloway, policy watcher at Cedarwell Grove Analytics, told our newsroom.
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Nov 1 — Tony Butala, the last original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has died at 87....
Nov 4 — The Lettermen were known for their vocal harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry....
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