Frankie Valli is talking out.
The Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons crooner, 90, went viral on social media this previous week, sparking concern amongst followers over a few of his latest performances.
In a press release shared completely with PEOPLE on Monday, Sept. 30, Valli stated: “I know there has been a lot of stuff on the internet about me lately so I wanted to clear the air. I am blessed to be 90 years old and still be doing what I love to do and as long as I am able, and audiences want to come see me, I am going to be out there performing as I always. I absolutely love what I do. And I know we put on a great show because our fans are still coming out in force and the show still rocks.”
Valli added: “How do we do the show?! The Four Seasons sound was always about layering vocals and instruments. We use our 60 years of experience so we sound like the records. I sing, I have singers who sing, great arrangements….everything. I get a chuckle from the comments wondering if someone forcing me to go on stage. Nobody has ever made me do anything I didn’t want to do.”
The assertion concluded, “I plan to be doing shows as long as I can, delivering that great Four Seasons sound. Like that line in Jersey Boys, I’m like that bunny on TV, that just keeps going and going and going. Chasing the music.”
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The buzz started when movies from latest exhibits started circulating on TikTok. In one video, Valli seems behind within the choreography throughout his hit “December 1963 (Oh What a Night).” “He needs to rest!” one viewer commented on the put up, whereas one other apprehensive commenter known as the scenario “very sad.”
Elsewhere, in a clip of a separate efficiency of “Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye),” Valli seems to overlook a few of the lyrics, prompting hypothesis of lip syncing. One fan commented, “He looks exhausted.” Another added: “I really want someone to check on him.”
Valli, who celebrated his ninetieth birthday in May, retains an energetic efficiency schedule. He’s at the moment scheduled to tour by April 2025 and has additionally performed Las Vegas residencies lately.
Amid the social media buzz, rocker Lenny Kravitz, 60, shared a selfie with Valli on Sunday, Sept. 29, writing: “Just ran into the legendary Frankie Valli at the airport. Nothing but respect for you sir. Endless hits and still touring at 90 years young. Love !”
The TikTok controversy comes 4 months after Valli’s restraining order towards his son Francesco, 36, was made everlasting for 3 years.
After a listening to in Los Angeles on April 29, a choose signed off on an order of safety for Frankie and his son Emilio towards Francesco, who should not contact both Valli or Emilio and should keep not less than 100 yards away from their properties and workplaces.
Emilio, 29, beforehand stated in paperwork obtained by PEOPLE that he and Frankie feared for his or her security after Francesco tried to forcibly enter his well-known father’s property in April. The submitting stated that whereas ready for legislation enforcement to reach after the tried break-in, Francesco “repeatedly physically threatened to harm or kill” each Frankie and Emilio, one thing the household stated was “part of a pattern for the past several months.”
Valli is married to former CBS advertising govt Jackie Jacobs, 61. The pair tied the knot in Las Vegas in June 2023.
