Died On This Date (October 30, 2011) George Rountree / Four Tops Musical Director

George Rountree
May 13, 1950 – October 30,2011

George Rountree is perhaps best remembered as the long time music director for legendary Motown group, the Four Tops.  For over 30 years, Rountree helped the quartet deliver its best possible sound to adoring fans around the world.  He also served as their arranger, composer, and keyboardist from time to time.  Throughout the years, Rountree also performed with the likes of Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Temptations, Martha Reeves, and Frankie Valli, to name a few.  George Rountree was 61 when he passed away on October 30, 2011.  Cause of death was not immediately released.



Died On This Date (December 24, 2000) Nick Massi / The Four Seasons

Nick Massi (Born Nicholas Macioci)
September 19, 1927 – December 24, 2000

Nick Massi, third from left

Nick Massi is best remembered as one of the original Four Seasons, Frankie Valli’s rock vocal group that scored with such hits as “Sherry,” “Rag Doll” and “Dawn (Go Away).”   Massi sang bass, played bass guitar, and arranged many of the early songs for the group.  He parted ways with the Four Seasons in 1965 and went on to have a successful career as an artist.  Nick Massi died of cancer on December 24, 2000.

 

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