Also known as: Four Seasons, The
Origin: Newark, NJ, USA
Although obviously not considered a psychedelic outfit, the Four Seasons did issue one fairly dosed up, well put together single titled 'Electric Stories' in late 1968, along with a respectable flower power-tinged concept LP ( The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette ) in early 1969. Hailing from Newark, NJ, the band formed out of the Four Lovers in 1960 with original members Frankie Valli (lead vocals, tenor vocals), Tommy DeVito (lead guitar, baritone vocals), Nick Massi (bass, bass vocals) and Bob Gaudio (keyboards, tenor vocals). By 1963 the group was on fire, having already released two chart-t…