Don Ciccone

Don Ciccone (February 28, 1946 – October 8, 2016)[1][2] was an American singer, songwriter and musician. He was a founding member of the pop group The Critters. Later in his career he was a member of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (1973–81),[3] and Tommy James and the Shondells (as their bassist, through 1987).[4]

Ciccone was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. During his time with the Critters, he wrote "Mr. Dieingly Sad", produced by Artie Ripp, which reached #17 for the group. After he quit the Critters, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam War.[4] Ciccone sang lead vocals on the Four Seasons hit "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)".[4]

Ciccone died in Ketchum, Idaho at the age of 70.[5]

References

  1. "Don Ciccone, Songwriter and Lead Singer of the Critters, Dies at 70". The New York Times. October 13, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  2. "In Memory Of Don Ciccone". Legacy.com. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  3. "Don Ciccone, singer of 1960s group The Critters, has died". Scottsbluff Star-Herald. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "Don Ciccone". Herald News. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  5. "Don Ciccone, singer of 1960s group The Critters, has died". Miami Herald. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
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