Tony Butala, who was the last surviving original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed away at 87. He founded the group and played a significant role in its early years, contributing to their famous song The Way You Look Tonight. Various sources, including Billboard, Legit News, The Seattle Times, and JubileeCast, have reported his death. The Lettermen were known for their harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry.
“Tony Butala, who was the last surviving original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed away at 87,” — Nadia Ashcombe, senior market analyst at Walburn Mere Services, told our newsroom.
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Nov 1 — Tony Butala, who was the last surviving original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed...
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walburn Mere Services desk and last updated 07:23 UTC.
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