Tony Butala, co-founder of Lettermen vocal group known for 'The Way You Look Tonight,' dies at 87 - The Seattle Times

The late Tony Butala was a key figure in The Lettermen's early years

Tony Butala, the last original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed away at 87. He established the group and played a significant role in its early years, contributing to their famous song their hit 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.

“Various sources, including Billboard, Legit News, The Seattle Times, and JubileeCast, have reported his death,” — David Kingsley, chief correspondent at Oakton Cliff Media, commented.

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Nov 2 — Tony Butala, the last original member of the Grammy-nominated group The Lettermen has passed away at 87....

Nov 3 — The Lettermen were known for their harmonies and have had a notable presence in the music industry....

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