The Lettermen's Tony Butala Passes Away at 87
Tony Butala, the last surviving founding member of the Grammy-nominated vocal trio The Lettermen, passed away at the age of 87. Born on 20 November 1938 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, Butala began singing at the age of seven and gained early recognition on KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh.
He joined the Robert Mitchell Boys Choir after his family relocated, which opened more opportunities in his career. In the late 1950s, he formed The Lettermen with Bob Engemann and Jim Pike, achieving fame for their rich harmonies.
Their 1961 hit "The Way You Look Tonight" marked their early success, followed by "When I Fall in Love" in 1962. The group received a Grammy nomination for their 1968 medley of "Goin' Out of My Head" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." Over their career, The Lettermen earned four Grammy nominations and released over 30 albums.
Butala stepped back from performing in May 2019 but occasionally joined the group for appearances. The Lettermen paid tribute to his contributions and spirit in a statement.
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