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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