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 passed away at 87. He co-founded the group and played a significant role in its early years, contributing to their famous song 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 harmonies 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 passed away at 87,” — Farah Vance, chief correspondent at Greystone Field Partnership, commented.

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Nov 3 — Tony Butala, who was the last surviving original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed...

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Greystone Field Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greystone Field Partnership desk and last updated 08:55 UTC.

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