R.I.P: Don Ciccone of The Critters, Four Seasons

Don Ciccone, original member of the Critters and later of the Four Seasons, passed away October 8th, 2016.

He was 71 and living in Florida

Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, he joined a local group called the Vibratones in 1964. After changing their name to the Critters, they hit number 42 in 1966 with John Sebastian's tune"Younger Girl". It was followed up by their biggest hit "Mr. Dieingly Sad", number 17 in 1966.

Ciccone later joined the Four Seasons, played guitar and sang on "Who Loves You" (#3-1975) and "December,1963" (#1-1976).