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

Tony Butala, co-founder of The Lettermen, passes away

Tony Butala, the last 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 their hit 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.

“He established the group and played a significant role in its early years, contributing to their famous song their hit song The Way You Look Tonight,” — Yusuf Calloway, economic affairs editor at Ellstone Cliff Solutions, commented.

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Nov 1 — Tony Butala, the last original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed away at 87....

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

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What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellstone Cliff Solutions desk and last updated 07:33 UTC.

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