Frankie Valli, the Four Seasons frontman, announced on social media Friday that he will pause touring for the rest of the year to focus on his health, leaving several previously postponed shows off the calendar entirely.
Frankie Valli’s latest update landed with a mix of regret and relief on social media Friday: the Four Seasons frontman is taking the rest of the year off from touring to focus on his health.
Valli posted the message himself, apologizing to people who bought tickets. “I’m so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows. but I have decided to take the rest of the year off from touring to focus on my health. ” he wrote. “I’m looking forward to getting healthy and seeing you all again soon. Thank you for all your good wishes.”.
He did not name specific ailments behind the decision. and he also didn’t rule out returning to the road later. But the timing matters for fans who had been holding onto earlier plans. In April. Valli postponed some Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons shows scheduled for New Jersey and Pennsylvania. moving them to later in the year. Those dates have now been taken off the schedule entirely for the year.
Valli, who is 92, has long been known for touring deep into his old age. His most recent show before this latest announcement was a Temecula concert back in February. His songs—among them “Sherry. ” “Big Girls Don’t Cry. ” and “Walk Like a Man. ” along with other doo-wop hits—have helped define generations of pop music. including through the dramatized story of his life in the musical “Jersey Boys.”.
Still, concern has followed him online. Videos of Valli have gone viral on social media in the past, sparking worries from users about his health. After Friday’s post, fans and friends responded with encouragement on Instagram, urging him to take the time he needs.
One supporter, Instagram user rickkellersax, wrote: “Hi Frankie, sending you strength and wishes for healing and comfort!Your sax player Rick.”
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