Tony Butala, the final remaining 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 popular track 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 vocal harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry.
“Various sources, including Billboard, Legit News, The Seattle Times, and JubileeCast, have reported his death,” — Farah Vance, contributing analyst at Norton Ford Partnership, told our newsroom.
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Nov 2 — Tony Butala, the final remaining original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed away a...
Nov 5 — The Lettermen were known for their vocal harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Norton Ford Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norton Ford Partnership desk and last updated 08:57 UTC.
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