New Jersey Music Legend Insists He’s Not Being Forced to Perform

Legendary New Jersey singer, Frankie Valli is speaking out about rumors that have been circulating about him.

Various videos posted on social media platforms, question his well-being.

The videos appear to portray a frail-looking Valli lip-syncing his performances and looking very tired.

To be fair, Franki is 90 years old.  Those expecting to see him perform as he did in his 30's, are being unreasonable.

However, looking at the videos, and talking to people who have been to his recent shows, it's reasonable to ask about his condition.

Valli addressed the rumors in comments sent to People Magazine,

I know there has been a lot of stuff on the internet about me lately so I wanted to clear the air.  I am blessed to be 90 years old and still be doing what I love to do and as long as I am able, and audiences want to come see me, I am going to be out there performing as I always (sic). I absolutely love what I do. And I know we put on a great show because our fans are still coming out in force and the show still rocks.

Franki then went on to tell the magazine,

I get a chuckle from the comments wondering if someone forcing me to go on stage. Nobody has ever made me do anything I didn’t want to do.

It's sad that many of the great artists we grew up with, people who were the soundtrack of our lives, are aging.

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We've seen many superstar acts perform farewell shows or tours recently.  Some of the artists who have announced they are done include,

🎸The Rolling Stones

🎸KISS

🎸Elton John

🎸Aerosmith

🎸Parliament-Funk

🎸Cyndi Lauper

🎸B-52's

Franki Valli has already announced he has played his last shows in Atlantic City.

However, he isn't retiring.

He said he plans to continue to tour and has dates already scheduled through April of next year.

I plan to be doing shows as long as I can, delivering that great Four Seasons sound. Like that line in Jersey Boys, I’m like that bunny on TV, that just keeps going and going and going. Chasing the music.

Source:  People Magazine