publication date: Thursday, December 5, 2019 (part of Winter 2020)

category: Music

clue: He was born in the late spring of 1934, recorded a hit song about the early winter of 1963, experienced a fall in popularity of his group's kind of music in the mid-sixties, and released his first solo album in the summer of 1967,

explanation: Valli was the lead singer of the Four Seasons, whose hits include "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)." more…

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, and Erik Bates


Similar Goos

Nicky Jam

He ended a ten-year lull in his career by rising like a bird from the ashes. Go »

Jidenna

Here's hoping that this Nigerian-American performer lives long enough to outrun whatever was pursuing him on his debut album. Go »

Megan Thee Stallion

She's the baddest bitch with the baddest knees. Go »

Roddy Ricch

Compton's latest success story is so rich, he can afford an extra c. Go »

Maggie Simpson

This folk singer has recorded albums about an electric angel and a so-so cafĂ©. Go »

Frank Beard

In the list of beards, despite not even having one, this one is the tops. Go »