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Tony Butala, of Lettermen vocal trio known for 'The Way You Look Tonight,' dies at 87
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Key Points:
- Tony Butala, co-founder of the Grammy-nominated vocal trio The Lettermen, died at age 87; no cause of death was provided.
- Butala began his singing career as a child and co-founded The Lettermen in the late 1950s, leading to numerous Billboard hits and Grammy nominations throughout the 1960s.
- The Lettermen, known for their lush harmonies, had 19 songs chart on Billboard, including Top 10 hits like “When I Fall in Love” and “Goin’ Out of My Head/Can’t Take My Eyes off You.”
- Butala was the last surviving member of the original Lettermen trio and stepped away from performing in 2019; the group received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2020.
- The Lettermen organization expressed profound sadness over Butala's passing, highlighting his talent, perseverance, and joy in entertaining audiences worldwide.
