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, who was the last surviving original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has died at 87. He co-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 harmonious vocals 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 died at 87,” — Andreas Mercer, research director at Copburn Brook Financial, added during the briefing.

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Nov 1 — Tony Butala, who was the last surviving original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has died a...

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

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