Frankie Valli on his Link to the Mafia

Frankie Valli talks about being the mafia members who he grew up around and how the FBI questioned him about them.

[tomjones]

Never seen him interviewed previously. Comes across very straight up, truthful man.

[codygiron]

Frankie is 90 YEARS OLD! As an adolescent (now 79 years old) the 4 Seasons were my first pop obsession! What an amazing time in my life!

[Gump-tion]

Frankie Valli is a true legend! So happy he’s still here!

[larryharbison]

Saw him perform live in Surgarland TX. to a packed house and what a show!!! Full band AND his back up group (also under the name the 4 Seasons, but all young people. A very loud and continuous standing ovation!! Frankie Valli was 82 at the time!! One last thing, he played Rusty Rastelli in the Sopranos as well.

[christopherfidler]

The Mayor of Munchkinland, Frankie killed it as Rusty Millio on The Sopranos.

[paulatatton]

I was born in Vegas in 1959 worked for a very connected N.Y. mafia made man for years, I was treated very well and was never involved in his other business. He was all about loyalty and respect. The very best boss . The stories I could tell...

[Lil-hp]

Frankie looks amazing for 90. God bless him. I remember his music on my "Grease" album back in the day. He is a legend and a inspiration to many.

[reginac]

I was born is 1967 and have a sister who is 16 years my senior. As a toddler, she and I would dance around to big girls don't cry and other Vali classics. I thank goodness that she introduced me to wonderful music.

[clobar]

One of the best groups from a great era in music.

[SilverDreamer]

I was from the Midwest and in grade school in late 60s and early 70s. As far away from Italian East Coast Culture and New Music as you can get. I heard Sherrie Baby and Big Girls Don't Cry and they went off like fireworks in my head! This group had that something which made them unique in America's Musical History.

[lawrencemoore]

As a black guy who loves history and music and would listen to old music and watch old TV shows I fell in love with Frankie Valli and the boys. When I saw the movie made me love those guys eve more but I was also sorry for the loss that Frankie endured. "Oh what a night" helped me get through many nights working at the Mann's Theater and working two jobs with that being my night job. Now my Mann's Theater are closed

[loucontino]

Born Italian-American in '59 in the Bronx in a very Italian neighborhood. I never knew anything about what the families on my street did or didn't do until I was well into my teens. Even when there were visits from NYC Police or FBI, I still didn't know. And I didn't ask. Never had a problem in that neighborhood. My problems came from outside that neighborhood.

[freeplayfrank]

Great interview. Frankie Valli is an American treasure.

[BrianHornak]

Met Frankie when he was filming in Kearny a while back..Great Guy

[ursulabecker]

A beautiful man!!! I’ll treasure the time I saw him performing in Reno! He’s a gentleman and he shook my hand and I just melted! My friend and I went to see him and he stayed extra after his concert to shake hands and say hello! He’s a legend! A beautiful human being ❤!!!

My friend and I said we would never wash our hands again! We were in awe that he was so kind and fabulous!

He’s a class act!

[TubeRJF]

The very 1st concert I ever saw was Franki Valli performing at Six Flags Theme Park in NJ. That was 1976! He's had a long career!

[lastchance]

Grew up in the same neighborhood in North Newark. The old timers called it "doodletown". At least half of our fathers and uncles were "connected" somehow. My mother was friends with Frankie. She told us stories about how him and his boys would hang on the street corner, as teenagers, singing Acapela! Imagine that.

[Larrycoho]

I love Frankie, at 75 now he was a great and impactful person in my younger days. I still turn up the volume
when ever I hear him!

[agoodpitch]

Dan's a great interviewer. Calmly asks a question, listens, and smiles approvingly. People open up.

[Mike-gp]

"Sherry" "Rag Doll" "Walk Like a Man" Clearly, he was a hit man.