Tony Butala, co-founder of Lettermen vocal group known for 'The Way You Look Tonight,' dies at 87 - The Seattle Times

The Lettermen's original member Tony Butala has died at 87

Tony Butala, the final remaining original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed away at 87. He established 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 vocal harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry.

“The Lettermen were known for their vocal harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry,” — Simone Whitfield, staff writer at Elmley Brook Solutions, commented.

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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 4 — The Lettermen were known for their vocal harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry....

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