The Four Lovers was a 1956 musical group that was the result of vocalist
Frankie Valli joining
The Variatones (
Tommy DeVito, lead guitar; Henry Majewski, rhythm guitar; Frank Cattone, accordion; and Billy Thompson, drums) in 1954.
The Four Lovers' achieved minor success before a name change to
The Four Seasons in 1960. During those five years, group members also included Nicolas DeVito (vocals, electric bass), Hugh Garrity (vocals, guitar),
Nick Massi (bass, vocals), and
Bob Gaudio (keyboards, vocals).