Don Ciccone

Don Ciccone
Birth name Donald Joseph Ciccone
Born (1946-02-28)February 28, 1946
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Died October 8, 2016(2016-10-08) (aged 70)
Ketchum, Idaho, U.S.
Genres Rock, pop
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Guitar, bass, vocals
Associated acts

Don Ciccone (born Donald Joseph Ciccone; February 28, 1946 – October 8, 2016)[1][2][3] was an American singer, songwriter and musician. He was a founding member of the pop group The Critters singing their hits "Younger Girl" and "Mr. Dieingly Sad". The latter he wrote about his girlfriend Kathy before entering the Air Force during the time of the Vietnam War. Kathy subsequently became his wife. Later in his career he was a member of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (1973–81). He played guitar and bass and also contributed lead vocals to songs including "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" and "Rhapsody".[4] and Tommy James and the Shondells (as their bassist, through 1987).[5]

Ciccone was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. During his time with the Critters, he wrote "Mr. Dieingly Sad", produced by Artie Ripp, which reached #17 for the group. He also wrote "There's Got to be a Word" which was released by the Innocence in December 1966. This song reached #34 on the charts. After he left the Critters, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.[5]

Ciccone, who was a long time resident of Sun Valley, Idaho, died in adjacent Ketchum at the age of 70.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Donald Joseph Ciccone February 28, 1946 - October 08, 2016 accessdate January 22, 2018
  2. ↑ "Don Ciccone, Songwriter and Lead Singer of the Critters, Dies at 70". The New York Times. Associated Press. October 13, 2016. p. B15. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  3. ↑ "In Memory Of Don Ciccone". Legacy.com. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Don Ciccone, singer of 1960s group The Critters, has died". Scottsbluff Star-Herald. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Don Ciccone". Herald News. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Don Ciccone, singer of 1960s group The Critters, has died". Miami Herald. October 12, 2016. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
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