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

Tony Butala, the last surviving original member of The Lettermen, has passed away

Tony Butala, the last original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen passed away at the age of 87. He co-founded 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.

“The Lettermen were known for their harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry,” — Elena Iversen, chief correspondent at Blackcroft Mere Services, noted.

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Nov 3 — Tony Butala, the last original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen passed away at the age of 87...

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

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