THE FOUR SEASONS CONCERT 1965

The Four Seasons 40 Years Later

2007 Left to Right: Long, Valli, Gaudio and DeVito
1967 Left to Right: Long, Valli, Gaudio and DeVito

FourSeasonsFans.blogspot.com

The Four Seasons Fan Club Blog

The Four Seasons Left to Right: Long, Vallie, Gaudio and DeVito

Fan Club Blog for fans of The Four Seasons: http://fourseasonsfans.blogspot.com

The Four Seasons and Cast of Broadways Jersey Boys

The Cast Of Broadway's Tony Award Winning Jersey Boys and The Four Seasons

New York City 10/21/07

The Four Seasons Left to right: Long, Valli, Gaudio and DeVito

The Four Seasons

Joe Long, Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio and Tommy DeVito
The Four Seasons meet with cast of hit braodway show "The Jersey Boys".

On Sunday evening October 21 fans of the award winning musical smash Jersey Boys had the rare opportunity to meet Broadway's "Four Seasons" at an exclusive cocktail party benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). The legendary members of The Four Seasons Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio and Tommy DeVito and Joe Long were also on-hand. The event was held at The View Bar on the 48th floor of The Marriott Marquis in Times Square, and also featured a silent and live auction of rare autographed one of a kind Jersey Boys memorabilia.
"Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; a group of blue collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records world wide – all before they were thirty," explain press notes.
Visit BC/EFA.org for more information on Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

For tickets and information on Jersey Boys visit JerseyBoysInfo.com

Sunday October 21, 2007I’ll make this short, and then you can continue on and view the pictures.What can I say? Another “Oh What A Night” happening to experience. I just can’t get enough of these, and when I think there will be no more another opportunity presents itself. The main purpose of this evening was to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Funds Aids, surely a very worthwhile purpose. But in all honesty I was there to see the Jersey Boys, both faux and real. Meeting up with old friends and finally put faces to names I had only known by way of the Internet. Everyone involved was as gracious and friendly as could be.The highlight of the evening was having Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Joe Long together in one setting.

Below: The Four Seaons Frankie Vallie, Joe Long and Bob Gaudio sign autographs for their fans

Help us Get Joe Long Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Like most Four Seasons Fans we were shocked to learn Joe Long of the Four Seasons, was not inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum with the other members of Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons. He was not inducted because of some minor technicality. We are working to correct this and have Mr. Long join his fellow Four Seasons band members in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Thank you for your support! Most fan of Fankie Vallie and The Four Seasons Fans Agree Joe Long Belongs in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame:

Read what others have to say on the JoeLong2Cleveland Blog: http://joelong2cleveland.blogspot.com
You can also Four Seasons Fan Club Blog: http://fourseasonsfans.blogspot.com
Jersey Boys Broadway evening with Joe Long: http://genuine-imitation-life-gazette.com/JoeLong/Long.html
Sample of Joe's Work: The Four Seasons on The Ed Sullivan Show 1966 (Joe Long Bass Player)
A YouTube Tribute to Joe Long: Joe Long Bass and Back-Up Vocals 1965-1976 (Classic 4 Seasons)

You can also send your comments to:
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nomination Committee
Rolling Stone Magazine Headquarters and Wenner Publishing
1290 Avenue of the Americas
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10104-0298

If you can help please feel free to: contact us

Prof. Scott Stout, Committee Chair

Thank you for your support!
Peace & Soul,Rock & Roll!

The Committee to Send Joe Long to Cleveland
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Joe Long :: The Four Seasons belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Joe Long into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Dear Prof. Stout,

Thanks for leading the charge for Joe Long to make it to the Rock & Roll HOF. I was a big fan of the 4 seasons growing up. Joe was a superb addition to the group after Nick left. In my opinion, Joe was a much better bass player and singer, and had much more of a stage presence than Nick. When I think of the 4 Seasons, I see Joe more than Nick in my mind.

I hadn't followed the happenings of the group for many years and paid little attention to the details of their induction into the HOF. However, when the Jersey Boys Musical hit the stage, I once again started listening their music and trying to catch up on the lives of the group members. When I found out that Joe was overlooked for the HOF, I was shocked!! How could this be?? It must be a mistake. Then I started guessing as to why...perhaps Joe pissed off some of the other guys in the group, so they didn't want him included...who knows?

I was disappointed that the other members of the group didn't insist on his inclusion at the time they were selected. When the Temptations were inducted in the HOF, they included the original 4 members and several additional members like the singers who replaced Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin after they left the Temps. I don't understand why the Hall cannot make the same exception for Joe, better late than never. I'm angry that the Hall didn't see fit to recognize Joe's significant contributions to the group, especially since it was during the height of their popularity. I'm also very sad for Joe, it's such a terrible oversight and needs to be corrected. Has anyone asked the other original members of the Seasons for their post induction support of Joe? Joe is very deserving of the honor and recognition associated with being such an important and valuable member of The Four Seasons...he belongs in the HOF.

Dave Whipple
Laurel, MD

FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS: The Motown Years

FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS: The Motown Years
RELEASE DATE: May 27, 2008 Limited Edition CD
It was a dream come true: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, who had shared and sometimes battled on the charts with Motown in their respective ‘60s heydays, signed with the company in 1972. There were two albums, several singles, no hits—at least not right away—and then a mutual parting. But the prized, sophisticated recordings, long sought after by fans, and even more desired since the global success of the musical Jersey Boys, were stuck back in the vault. These rare recordings include the legendary members of The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio and Tommy DeVito and Joe Long

Now for the first time ever, Hip-oSelect.com collects the great Motown albums and singles of the Four Seasons and solo Frankie Valli released from 1972 through 1975. The Motown Years, a 2-CD set compiled with the cooperation of the group, features the album Chameleon and the LP issued as a Valli solo set, Inside You, along with every U.S. and U.K. single not included on either LP.

Includes the Motown U.K. released “The Night,” a popular underground club track, as a single—and it leapt into the British national Top 10. Rejoice, Seasons fans. The Motown Years is finally here!

It was a dream come true: The Four Seasons, who had shared and sometimes battled on the charts with Motown in their respective ‘60s heydays, signed with the company in 1972. There were two albums, several singles, no hits—at least not right away—and then a mutual parting. But the prized, sophisticated recordings, long sought after by fans, and even more desired since the global success of the musical Jersey Boys, were stuck back in the vault. Now, for the first time ever, Hip-oSelect.com collects the great Motown albums and singles of The Four Seasons released from 1972 through 1975. Now available at:

http://www.hip-oselect.com/scr.public.productdetails.asp?product_id=693CB7F0-EFCD-40A8-9562-0F974A1C193E

THE FOUR SEASONS :: Classic 4 Seasons!!!

THE FOUR SEASONS

1967

Above: The Four Seasons
Joe Long, Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio and Tommy DeVito


The Four Seaons below left to right: Valli, DeVito, Gaudio and Long


Below in the Studio Left to Right: Long, Valli, Gaudio and DeVito c. 1965

* Note: Joe Long is the only member of the group not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Contact the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Today and let them know Joe belongs!

It is time for a change in either the criteria or to those who are appointed to implement it!

You Can Also Send Your Letters of Support to:

Mr. Jann S. Wenner

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nomination Committee, Rolling Stone Magazine Headquarters and Wenner Publishing, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10104-0298

Telephone: 212-484-1616

PS: If Mr. Wenner receives your letter he will most likely read it and look into the matter. He will also likely send a personal reply. Jann is a great guy! I meet him at a few parties in the past while in NYC.

MAP

Original News about The Four Seasons:

News articles from the 1960s about The Four Seasons:
This is the stuff the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame does not want you to read!
Anyone who reads these original newspaper articles would no doubt agree that Joe Long belongs in the Hall of Fame with the other Four Seasons. The Hall of Fame will try to rewrite rock and roll history, but here is the true story from the orginal new articles of the 1960s:
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_JoeMarried.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_KRLABEAT_March261966.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_HitParaderMay1967.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_HitParaderYearbook1967.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_LetItRock373_4.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_SongHitsJune1966.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_SongHitsFeb1967.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_TeensTopTenDec1967.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_HitParaderOct1966.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_Dec1972.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_ColorotoDec211970.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_July1972.html
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_CashJan251969_10.jpg
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_CashJan251969_11.jpg
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_CashJan251969_7.jpg
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_CashJan251969_13.jpg
http://gilgweb.com/IMAGES/M_CashJan251969_6.jpg
* A special thanks to GILGWEB for allowing us access to this great Archive of Four Seasons recourses

Additional notes supporting Joe Long for HOF induction:

I have already seen the bs response to others who have questioned the oversight of Mr Long to the Rock Hall of Famed. The canned response is flawed as is the process. It is time for a change in either the criteria or to those who are appointed to implement it. This process is saw flawed that the oversights is widespread. Other examples would be the exclusion of groups such as CHICAGO, THE MOODY BLUES and the inclusion of individuals and groups specifically because they or members have passed away. It is time for a change in those involved in the selection process! An unsigned note from a Four Seasons fan
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I could not agree more with this fan! The fans of rock and roll music are completely ignored by the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". The fans who take the time to write well articulated letters in support of a musician are dismissed with a standard form letter. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a spin off of Rolling Stone Magazine and is quickly becoming big business for all “baby bombers” involved. They have figured out a way to cash in on rock and roll music and thus now send corporate form (canned) letters to us rock and roll music fans. Personally, I would rather visit the local Hard Rock Café where I can enjoy a nice meal and cocktails while viewing classic rock and roll memorabilia. I believe the Hard Rock Café captures the spirit of Rock and Roll in a way that the so called "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" never will. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should be fun, not big business! By the way, the Hard Rock Café in NYC and Vegas have some great Four Seasons items in their collection- much of which includes our favorite -bassist Joe Long. Cheers! Dr. Mark Stout, NYC
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Letter to Jann Wenner (Owner of Rolling Stone Magazine/Founder Rock and Roll Hall of Fame):
Mr. Wenner,
I hope you can see the injustice that isbeing done here and will do the right thing bythrowing your full support to give the 4 Seasons' JoeLong the formal Rock and Roll Hall of Fameenshrinement that has been denied to him for the past17 years. With the current huge success being enjoyedby "Jersey Boys," the Broadway musical story of the 4Seasons, the timing for Joe Long's long-deservingenshrinement couldn't be any better.
Regards,
Michael Kent
Texas

Reply to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Form Letter

Replies to the standard Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Form Letter:
If you write or email The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame you will receive the standard form letter they send to everyone where they just insert "Joe Long" in the "musician's name" field and "The Four Seasons" in the "group's name field.
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After attending a performance of Jersey Boys in New York I was introduced to Joe Long who I remembered from my youth as the bassist and back-up singer of the Four Seasons. I new he was not one of the original members just as Clarence Clemons was not one of the original members of the E-street band or Ron Wood was not one of the original members of the Rolling Stones and so on and so on. I was then shown a response that you kindly wrote to a member of the committee formed to request the the Hall of Fame to reevaluate its oversight in not including Joe Long with the original members inducted in your Hall. NIck Massi was an original member but left the group in 1964. You might know Joe Long performed with the group from 1965 to 1975 and contributed to the group's success to the same degree if not more then Nick Massi. I then reread your letter and found your thinking flawed to an alarming degree. I then obtained a list of those members of groups that have been inducted and became embarrassed to see individuals inducted, who based on your criteria, should not even been considered for induction. I then thought however, better to include those individuals rather then exclude them for the honor that maybe I am not seeing. Joe Long, however, does meet all the criteria and the committee or whatever you call yourself, should make this correction.
Also, as discussion for another day, how in the world could the group "Chicago" not be in the Rock Hall of Fame.

Let's Hang On!!!!
Howard Littman

1967 The Four Seasons Live Shows

1967 was a very busy year for The Four Seasons:

Below: Gaudio - Valli - Long - DeVito

The Four Seasons Concert Pics From 1971

Below: Gaudio - Valli - Long

Below: Joe Long bass guitar and vocals

Joe Long : Bass, Backup Vocals, Musical Arrangements

More Articles calling for Joe Long to be inducted in the Hall of Fame with The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons Pictured Above (left to right):

Gaudio, Valli, Long and DeVito

Despite his extensive contributions to the Four Seasons, Joe Long remains the only member of the group's “definitive line up” not inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
The internet is filled with many article, blogs, websites and other all calling for Joe Long to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Here’s just a articles few:
http://www.answers.com/topic/joe-long
http://www.classicbands.com/seasons.html
http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Joe_Long
Wikipedia: The Four Seasons
Wikipedia: Joe Long
YouTube Video Comments
YouTube Video More Comments
YouTube: Ed Sullivan Show with Joe Long on Bass

YouTube: Joe Long Tribute

Send your comments to:

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nomination Committee Rolling Stone Magazine Headquarters and Wenner Publishing: 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10104-0298

You can also email: Ms. Terry Stewart, President Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at: suhl@rockhall.org

The Committee to Induct Joe Long to Hall of Fame:
Prof. Scott Stout, MA (Co-Chairman) SRSPSYCH@aol.com
Capt. Peter Bartelli (Co-Chairman)

JOE LONG REMAINS THE ONLY MEMBER OF THE FOUR SEASONS NOT IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CLEVELAND

Answers.com also agrees...

Answers.com (encyclodictionalmanacapedia) agrees that Joe Long belong in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Answers Corporation's comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects including entries on celebrities.

Joe Long
Joe Long (born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 5, 1941 as Joseph LaBracio) is best known as the bass guitarist and vocal arranger for The Four Seasons, one of the biggest music acts of the 1960s.... Despite his extensive contributions to the Four Seasons, Joe Long remains the only member of the group's “definitive line up” not inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, most likely because he was not one of groups "founders" in 1962. Much controversy still exists over this questionable decision, especially in light of the many top-10 hits the group had during his tenure.

Read the full article at: http://www.answers.com/topic/joe-long

Joe Long: Wikipdedia agrees Joe Long belongs in Rock and Roll HOF

Joe Long
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Joe Long (born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 5, 1941[1] as Joseph LaBracio) is best known as the bass guitarist and vocal arranger for The Four Seasons, one of the biggest music acts of the 1960s. At their peak, The Four Seasons made recordings that expressed the tough-but-tender sensibility of their home turf in the Northeast much in the way the Beach Boys encapsulated the world of Southern California in harmony and song. In the words of Billy Joel, a longtime fan who grew up listening to them on Long Island, "The Four Seasons had wonderful chord progressions, beautiful writing, terrific production, fantastic harmony, records that really spoke to us."

Joe LaBracio is a classically trained musician and studied with Alfonse Strazza, a primo bassist and the principal bassist for the New York Philharmonic. However, a severe hand injury forced Joe to give up the rigors of playing classical bass and switch to the Fender bass-guitar. He then began listening more to rock and roll and became a rock 'n roll player for several local New Jersey bands before joining with his fellow "Jersey Boys", The Four Seasons in 1965 as a replacement for Nick Massi. Joe Long contributed much to the group’s innovative musical style and famous on stage antics. Joe Long continued to record, perform and tour with The Four Seasons through the late-1970s. After leaving the group Joe Long formed the rock 'n roll group LaBracio and later the jazz band Jersey Bounce.

Despite his extensive contributions to the Four Seasons, Joe Long remains the only member of the group's “definitive line up” not inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, most likely because he was not one of groups "founders" in 1962. Much controversy still exists over this questionable decision, especially in light of the many top-10 hits the group had during his tenure.

BOYCOTT THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

The Boycott of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland
If you are a true rock and roll fan you should boycott the rock and roll hall of fame, do not watch its well hyped TV induction show and do not buy tickets to visit their museum in cleveland! The fans of rock and roll music that pay to buy albums/CDs, concert tickets, admission tickets to the rock and roll hall of fame museum, watch sponsors TV ads during the induction shows, etc. have no voice in the induction process. Only a few elite insiders (mostly from Rolling Stone Magazine and in NYC) deside what the rock and roll fans should like and only they deside who goes into the rock and roll hall of fame in Cleveland. A wrote a letter requesting that Joe Long be inducted with the other members of The Four Season (he belongs! I saw them in concert at the Garden and AC, these rock and roll elitists from Rolling Stone Mag did not!! But yet they will tell us, the fans who are the best rock and roll musicians. Thanks, however I think the fans know better).
Thanks! Bill Barnes, NYC

The Response to my letter to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame requesting they induct Joe Long:
Thanks for your comments about Joe Long.
Nomination and induction into the Hall of Fame is not about popularity, records sales, which label the group is on, or anything other than the process below. The love for, the evaluation of, and the impact of any artist are subjective questions to be answered by the nominators and the voters.

Unlike baseball, football, basketball or hockey, statistics are not relevant.The entire nomination and induction process is coordinated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in New York City. Artists can be inducted in four categories: Performer, Early Influence, Non-Performer and Side-Men. The latter three categories are evaluated and decided by separate committees.

The selection of Performers is a two-step process as described below.The only formal criteria for the performance category is that an artist has to have had their first record 25 years ago. That said, candidates are reviewed and discussed relative to their impact on this music that we broadly call rock and roll. The innovation and influence of these artists is also critical. Gold records, number one hits, and million sellers are really not appropriate standards for evaluation. The formal selection of Performers begins with an extensive panel of journalists, historians, previous inductees, noted musicians, industry heads, etc. In turn, those nominated are sent to a committee of more than 500 people around the world (journalists, historians, music industry management, all living inductees, musicians, etc.) who vote. Those receiving the highest number of votes and more than 50% of the votes cast are inducted into the Hall. Usually, this means five to seven new performing members each year.

All this said, you can see the road to being inducted is an arduous one and for the most part, removed from the realm of influences or politics. Once the Four Seasons were selected, the Advisory Committee looked at the history of the group, i.e., origins, songwriting for the group, arranging the group, etc., and decided to induct only the original four members. I understand your displeasure but this is a ruling that has to be made with every band or group inducted. Each time, this committee examines the history and impact of all those playing a role and then makes a determination as to who is inducted.

Peace & Soul, Rock & Roll!
Sharon Uhl
suhl@rockhall.org

Well Sharon, thanks for telling me what is good rock and roll music. I guess we the fans would not know if it was not for the so called Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Bill Barnes
New York City

More Fans Are Speak Out...

If the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame can induct SammyHagar as a member of Van Halen, then the Hall should induct Joe Long as a member of the 4 Seasons. Hagar,like Long, was not an original band member, yet theHall apparently believes Hagar's role as Van Halen's front man (after David Lee Roth left the band) wasmore important than Long's role as the 4 Seasons'bassist and vocal arranger. All you need to do is consider each band's success andimpact - however way the HOF Selection Committee chooses to define success and impact - while these men were members of their respective bands. There should be no argument that the 4 Seasons' success and impact with Joe Long was at least equal to that with NickMassi, the band member Long succeeded in 1965 - muchin the same way that the Hall of Fame must believe that Van Halen's success and impact with Hagar wasequal to that with David Lee Roth.While worthy of acknowledgment, Sammy Hagar's work andinfluence outside of Van Halen should not be factoredinto his HOF induction as a member of Van Halen. Ifthe Hall believes that Hagar had such an individualimpact, then the Hall should induct him as a soloartist in the same way it did with John Lennon, PaulMcCartney, and George Harrison as solo artistssubsequent to their induction as members of TheBeatles.Therefore, by setting this precedent of inductingSammy Hagar as a member of Van Halen, the Hall of FameSelection Committee should do the right thing and induct Joe Long as a member of the 4 Seasons.

Regards,
Michael Kent
Houston, TX

Joe Long Is The Only Member of The Four Seasons Not in The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Joe Long (Pic on left next to Fankie Valli) is the only member of the orginal classic Four Seasons Group not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Please Contact the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Let them know Joe Long Belongs in Cleveland with the other band members!

Attn.: Terry Stewart,

President Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

suhl@rockhall.org

" And now here for all the youngsters of the country... The Four Seasons!"

View The Four Seasons on Ed Sullivan Show 1966 (Joe Long on Bass)

Sir Paul McCartney about Joe Long in 1966,
“Joe is the second best left-handed bass player I know!”

www.Long2Cleveland.com

VIEW THE NEW JOE LONG TRIBUTE ON YOU TUBE

Long time fans the Four Seasons who believe their bassist/vocal arranger Joe Long belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the other members of the band now have a new website: http://www.long2cleveland.com. We look forward to the day when Rolling Stone Magazine and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acknowledges Joe’s contributions to the band and Rock n’ Roll. Thanks to everyone for their support.

Click here for a sample video of a classic Four Seasons performance on The Ed Sullivan Show (please note Joe Long is the tall left handed bass player for the group)

Click here to view another classsic 4 Seaesons performance (Joe Long on Bass and back up vocals)

Click here for live Working My Way Back to You (Joe Long Bass)

More Albums Covers Featuring Joe Long

Joe Long is on most of the Four Season's records and album covers. Here's a few more cover that feture Joe with the other members of the Four Seasons- yet only the other 3 are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joe Long was the only memebr of the group over looked and not inducted into the Hall of Fame with the other Four Seasons in 1999. We are trying to correct this and have Joe join his band members in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

The Four Seasons Fan Club Blog

Learn more about Joe Long and The 4 Seasons: The Four Seasons Fan Club Blog!

Wenner Media, Rolling Stone Magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame appears controlled by a rather small group of members associated with Wenner Publishing, the publishers of Rolling Stone Magazine (Jann S. Wenner -Founder) and so its inductees do not always reflect the opinion of music fans. Such is likely the case of the oversight in not inducting Joe Long into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the other members of The Four Seasons “definitive lineup".

1290 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10104-0298 is the address for:
1. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Nomination Committee)
2. Wenner Publications (Rolling Stone Magazine)
3. Rolling Stone Magazine
4. Mr. Jann S. Wenner (Vice-Chair Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
(Also: Founder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Hall of Fame Life Time Achievement Award and Publisher of Rolling Stone Magazine)

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nomination Committee, Rolling Stone Magazine Headquarters and Wenner Publishing:
1290 Avenue of the Americas
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10104-0298

If you are not fimilar with Mr. Wenner you can read a very interesting article about this very interesting man at: Jann's W o r l d "The evolution of Jann Wenner: How the ultimate '60s rock groupie built his fantasy into a media empire."

Letter from Dr. Stout, NYC

Dr. Mark R. Stout
Central Park West
12 West 68th Street, #3B
New York, NY 10023
Tel.: 212-362-7999

Personal Email: drmstout@yahoo.com

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Office of the Director
Hall of Fame Induction Committee
1290 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10104-0298

9/11/06

Dear Mr. Director,

On this the fifth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Centers, I recall how music was able to help many of us mentally escape the sadness of the moment, for myself it was classical music and the happier sounds of “rock and roll”, especially that of The Four Seasons.

I commend your committee’s past decision on the induction of The Four Seasons into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are without doubt well deserving of this honor. However, it is also without doubt that The Four Seasons bassist and vocal arranger, Joe Long who was an integral part of the groups success and appeal belongs in the Hall of Fame with the other members of the groups “definitive line up”. Mr. Long was a “Four Season” during their most influential years, from the early 1960s thought the 1970s.

As noted on your website, “in addition to Gaudio and Valli, The Four Seasons definitive lineup included singer/guitarist Tommy DeVito and bass vocalist/vocal arranger Nick Massi (later replaced by Joe Long). “ Yet, Joe Long is currently the only member of the “definitive lineup” not inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

I am writing to you to urge that Mr. Joe Long be considered for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along side his fellow band members in The Four Seasons. His accomplishments and contributions to The Four Seasons original sound is well known to musicians and fans alike.

Please take a moment to review his contributions to The Four Seasons, and if you feel as I and many of the bands fans, that Joe Long should be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with the other Four Seasons, then please forward his name for nomination. Thank you for your time in reviewing this matter.

Best Regards,
Mark Stout

References:
http://fourseasonsfans.blogspot.com
http://joelong2cleveland.blogspot.com
http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/thefourseasons (Rolling Stone Magazine- Joe Long pictured on left)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Long
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_four_seasons (group)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bass_guitarists
http://genuine-imitation-life-gazette.com/home.html

http://www.seasonally.co.uk/News47PDFs/News47Page10.pdf

http://www.seasonally.co.uk/News47PDFs/News47Page11.pdf

c: Members of rock and roll musical community

Tommy DeVito of the Four Seasons Agrees!

Joe Long is the Four Seasons Bass Player (second from the right)

"Joe Long greatly assisted in the development of our unique sound, style and arrangements. Joe was an essential member of the 4 Seasons. As such, he should be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall. "

Tommy DeVito
The Four Seasons
Hall of Fame Member

The Committee to Send Joe Long to Cleveland

Committee Members to Recognize "Joe Long" in Cleveland:

Prof. Scott R. Stout, M.A. (NJ), Committee Chair

SRSPSYCH@aol.com

Dr. Mark Stout (NJ/NYC)
Tommy DeVito (NV, NJ), Hall Inductee (The Four Seasons)
Captain P.F. Bartelli, Continental Airlines (NJ/FL)

Robert J. Aznar, RP (NJ)
Carol Desmond Clark, Director, RVCC (NJ)

Frank Rovello, http://genuine-imitation-life-gazette.com/

...and the Fans of the Four Seasons!

Send Your Letters to Terry Stewart, President R&R Hall of Fame

If you feel like most fans of the Four Seasons that Joe belongs with the rest of the group then please let the good people in Cleveland how you feel. You can do this by contacting: Terry Stewart (Terry is aware of the oversite and we are all working with Terry and other board members to correct the problem ASAP):

Terry Stewart,
PresidentRock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
One Key Plaza Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Email: suhl@rockhall.org

The Standard "Form" Letter Sent by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Standard "Form" Letter Response by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
If you write to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame you will likely get a standard "form letter" type of response, that has no reguard for the voice of the true fans, the fans that buy concert tickets and the records and paying for admission to the Hall f Fame Museum. No, we don't count! Only music journalists, historians, music industry management have a voice in the process. Another example of corporations telling the fans what music they should like and who is important. So you the true Rock and Roll Fan, can expect a polite "blow off" that goes something like this:

Dear...

Nomination and induction into the Hall of Fame is not about popularity, records sales, which label the group is on, or anything other than the process below. The love for, the evaluation of, and the impact of any artist are subjective questions to be answered by the nominators and the voters. Unlike baseball, football, basketball or hockey, statistics are not relevant. Please read below:

The entire nomination and induction process is coordinated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in New York City. Individuals can be inducted in four categories: Performer, Early Influence, Non-Performer and Side-Men. The only formal criteria for the performance category is that an artist has to have had their first record 25 years ago. That said, candidates are reviewed and discussed relative to their impact on this music that we broadly call rock and roll. The innovation and influence of these artists is also critical. Gold records, number one hits, and million sellers are really not appropriate standards for evaluation.

The formal selection of Performers begins with an extensive panel of journalists, historians, previous inductees, noted musicians, industry heads, etc. In turn, those nominated are sent to a committee of more than 800 people around the world (journalists, historians, music industry management, all previous inductees, musicians, etc.) who vote. Those receiving the highest number of votes and more than 50% of the votes cast are inducted into the Hall. Usually, this means five to seven new performing members each year. So you can see the road to being inducted is an arduous one and for the most part, removed from the realm of influences or politics.

Once the Four Seasons were selected, the Advisory Committee looked at the history of the group, i.e., origins, songwriting for the group, arranging the group, etc., and decided to induct only the original four members. I understand your displeasure but this is a ruling that has to be made with every band or group inducted. Each time, this committee examines the history and impact of all those playing a role and then makes a determination as to who is inducted.

Peace & Soul,
Rock & Roll!

Terry Stewart
President
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Letters from Mr. Frank Rovello to the R&R Hall of Fame

Initial letter to Rock and Roll Halll of Fame by Mr. Rovello:

Dear Ms. Stewart,

I have already sent the email text below to the Directors of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, so it is with all probability that you have already read my email. However, taking no chances, I am sending it directly to you, with hopes that the Hall will do the right thing.

Dear Director,

Joe Long should have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with the rest of the Four Seasons back in 1990. He was an integral part of the Seasons from 1965 through 1975. Taking nothing away from the original Four Seasons but Joe was considered an "original" to the fans of the Four Seasons, and as such should have been able to stand alongside his long time group mates at the induction ceremony.

It is interesting to note that Joe Long was a member of the Four Seasons longer than original member Nick Massi. When Mr. Massi left in 1965 Joe stepped in and the Seasons missed not one beat. Then Joe went on to become the stage presence of the Seasons for the next 10 years. Joe was so comfortable on stage, making it easy for the rest of the group to relax as he became the focal point. Let one not forget that Joe was also a fan favorite. He did not take his fame for granted, he always had a smile and a warm hello for anyone who approached him. In that respect he was the best of the Four Seasons.

It is time for those in charge of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to correct an egregious oversight and give Joe Long his rightful place in the Hall as one of the Four Seasons.

Frank Rovello
http://genuine-imitation-life-gazette.com


Ms. Stewarts reply to Mr. Rovello's Request:

Frank:

We did receive your email regarding Joe Long.

Nomination and induction into the Hall of Fame is not about popularity, records sales, which label the group is on, or anything other than the process below. The love for, the evaluation of, and the impact of any artist are subjective questions to be answered by the nominators and the voters. Unlike baseball, football, basketball or hockey, statistics are not relevant. Please read below:

The entire nomination and induction process is coordinated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in New York City. Individuals can be inducted in four categories: Performer, Early Influence, Non-Performer and Side-Men. The only formal criteria for the performance category is that an artist has to have had their first record 25 years ago. That said, candidates are reviewed and discussed relative to their impact on this music that we broadly call rock and roll. The innovation and influence of these artists is also critical. Gold records, number one hits, and million sellers are really not appropriate standards for evaluation.

The formal selection of Performers begins with an extensive panel of journalists, historians, previous inductees, noted musicians, industry heads, etc. In turn, those nominated are sent to a committee of more than 800 people around the world (journalists, historians, music industry management, all previous inductees, musicians, etc.) who vote. Those receiving the highest number of votes and more than 50% of the votes cast are inducted into the Hall. Usually, this means five to seven new performing members each year. So you can see the road to being inducted is an arduous one and for the most part, removed from the realm of influences or politics.

Once the Four Seasons were selected, the Advisory Committee looked at the history of the group, i.e., origins, songwriting for the group, arranging the group, etc., and decided to induct only the original four members. I understand your displeasure but this is a ruling that has to be made with every band or group inducted. Each time, this committee examines the history and impact of all those playing a role and then makes a determination as to who is inducted.

Peace & Soul,
Rock & Roll!

Terry Stewart
President
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum


Follow-up letter to Terry Stewart by Mr. Rovello:

Hi Terry,

Thank you for the quick and informative response.

If among all of the groups that have been inducted into the Hall of Fame there is just one non-original member then you have opened the door to accepting other non-original members.

I feel that the Advisory Committee did not do a very good job of reviewing the history of the Four Seasons. Had they done a thorough job then there would have been no way for them to have missed Joe's ten years of service, ten years of what he brought to the recording studio, ten years of what he brought to their live performances. Not to mention that he is probably one of the finest rock bass guitar players to have appeared on record and stage.

One last thing, it is with dismay that I notice in your list of those of the selection panel not one mention of fans. It is the fans that made these rock and roll performers successful. Sadly it seems that it is still only the fans that know who and what made these performers as successful as they were.

Frank Rovello

Frank Rovello,
http://genuine-imitation-life-gazette.com

Request to The R&R Hall of Fame President

Original Letter to the Rock and Foll Hall of Fame:

Dear Director,

I/we were shocked and saddened to learn Joe Long (LaBracio), 4 Seasons, was not inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. His credentials are impressive and influential as you can see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Long

We believe Joe Long should be inducted and/or considered for a VERY special honor. Please don't hesitate to contact me in New Jersey at 732.920.4884 (electronically: srspsych@aol.com).

Sincerely,

Scott Robert Stout, M.A., Chair.
NJ


Committee Members to Recognize "Joe Long" in Cleveland:

Prof. Scott R. Stout, M.A. (NJ), Committee Chair.
Dr. Mark Stout (NJ/NY)
Tommy DeVito (NV, NJ), Inductee (hardcopy)
B-777 Captain P.F. Bartelli, Continental Airlines, (NJ, FL)
Robert J. Aznar, RP (NJ)
Carol Desmond Clark, Director, RVCC (NJ)
Frank Rovello, http://genuine-imitation-life-gazette.com


Follow-up letter to Terry Stewart, President R&R Hall of Fame:

ATTN: President Terry Stewart,

Our committee waxed-volumes regarding Joe Long's admission the Hall. Please note a member of our committee, Tommy DeVito, inductee and founding member of the 4 Seasons feels Joe Long (LaBracio) should be in the Hall.

I appreciate your prompt attention to correcting this situation (732.920.4884).

Scott Robert Stout, M.A., Chair.
NJ

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Long

http://fourseasonsfans.blogspot.com

Joe Long is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

We (the Fans of the Four Seasons) are completely shocked to find out that an orginal Four Seasons member Joe Long (pic on left) was not inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the other band members. None the less, we are hopeful that with the support of other fans we can have Joe Long inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame next to the other Four Seasons. Thank you for your help and support!

The Committee Members to Recognize "Joe Long" in Cleveland

"Fans of the Four Seasons and Rock and Roll"

On the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame website they state: "...in addition to Gaudio and Valli, the Four Seasons' definitive lineup included singer/guitarist Tommy DeVito and bass vocalist/vocal arranger Nick Massi later replaced by Joe Long." Ok, so why not include Joe Long in the Hall of Fame with the other members of The Four Seasons "definitive Lineup"?

Letter to R&R Hall of Fame from Capt. Bartelli

Dear Sir,

I am saddened to learn that Joe Long, The 4 Seasons 1965-1975, has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The 1960's were both my high school and college years. The music of The 4 Seasons with Joe Long on bass were as much a part of my life then as proms, football games and frat parties. In the 1970's, I went to Viet Nam for two tours of duty and life got far more serious. The 4 Seasons with Joe Long came with me. Their music played constantly and made us all feel while "in country", at least for awhile, happy, sane and safe.

Mr. Director, it was Joe Long I remember as a member of The 4 Seasons then and it's Joe Long whose influencial music touched the lives of the servicemen in Viet Nam. Please do the right thing...induct Joe "Long" LaBracio in the Hall of Fame.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Peter F. Bartelli
Captain B777
Continental Airlines, inc

The Classic 4 Seasons Line up with Joe Long!

The Classic 4 Seasons Rock & Roll Line up (Note Joe Long is pic bottom center) These guys were the "American Beatles" at the time. None the less, Joe is not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the band. This is because Mr. Long was not with the band durning the first couple years when they formed as a "Do Wop" band. However, when Joe joined in the early 60s the 4 Seasons changed their sound and became a classic Rock and Roll Group. After all its the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, not the "Do Wop" Hall of Fame- so Joe Long belongs with the rest of the band. Not having Joe in with the Four Seasons is like inducting the Beatles with Pete Best and no Ringo! Come on guys and Rolling Stone magazine editors... lets induct Joe into the Hall of Fame next time around! Thanks for reading!!

Joe Long should be in Rock &Roll Hall of Fame

Joe Long (white shirt) is the only 4 Season not in the R&R Hall of fame

JoeLong2Cleveland

The Four Seasons were formed in 1961 with Fankie Valli as the lead singer, Bob Gaudio on keyboards, Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and Nick Massi on bass. However Massi was soon replaced by Joe Long who became the mainstay on bass on backup vocals, forming what is regarded by most fans as the "classic" Four Seasons Group (Valli, Gaudio, DeVito and Long) by most Seasons fans.

However the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" continues to ignore the requests of Rock n Roll and Four Seasons FANS by refusing to induct Joe Long into the Hall of Fame with the other members of the Four Seasons. They state its do to some establishment technicality, but hell I thought Rock and Roll was suppose to be the voice of the people who speak out against the establishment! OK, fellow rockers let the establishment in Cleveland know how we feel. Joe Long belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the other members of The Four Seasons!!!

To reach the executive offices:
Director@rockhall.org

Terry Stewart, President Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Email: suhl@rockhall.org

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
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Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Sample letter ot send to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104-0298

INDUCTION COMMITTEE
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104

Dear Director,

I am writing to you to urge that Mr. Joe Long for the Four Seasons be considered for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along side his fellow band members that were inducted in 1990. I have been fan of the Four Seasons and Joe Long since the 1960's. Why he was not inducted prior to now is beyond me. Joe long was in the band continuously, since the early 1960s through the later 1970s. His accomplishments are well known and contributions to the Four Seasons sound is well known to fans of the Fours Seasons, other contemporary musicians and rock and roll fans in general. Joe Long should have been inducted into your Hall long ago. Please give your consideration now.

Thank you,
Four Seasons Fan

cc:
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Joe Long in the Studio

Joe Long is the one in the center of this studio picture. Yet he is the only one not inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 when the other 3 band members were inducted:

This seems very unjust to Joe Long, the Four Seasons Fans and fans of Rock n' Roll!!

Joe Long 4 Seasons Bass and Vocals 1964-1975

Joe Long: Bass Guitar and Vocal Arrangements
The Four Seasons
1964-1975

Joe Long

The Four Seasons Bass and Vocal Arrangements

Joe Long of The 4 Seasons and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Joe Long is the member on the left both pictures (OK, one as a Christmas gift -lol) , clearly one of "The 4 Seasons"- so why is he not in the Rock in Roll Hall of Fame with the other 3 Seasons? What's up? Looks like the Rock and Rool Hall of Fame in Cleveland dropped the ball on this one! Hope they correct it and add Joe Long to the Hall, it would be a fun evening for 4 Seasons Fans!
He is also on the CD called the "Fantastic First Years"... but still not in the Hall of Fame with the other Four Seasons... Hey guys wake up... this certainly is not fair to Four Seasons fans and Rock & Roll Fans!!!

Joe Long of The Four Seasons belongs in the R&R Hall of Fame

Joe Long is the tall bass player standing in front of Frankie Valli on the train tracks (He is the only only bankd member in this photo/album cover not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Four Seasons) Why not?

Why is Joe Long the only member of The Four Seasons not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? When I saw The Four Seasons in concert in 1965 all the girls where screaming for Joe and he was the "cool" one on stage. So does anyone know why he is not in the Hall of Fame with the other The Four Seasons? He was one of the coolest bass players and stage performers I've ever seen, and I've been to many, many rock shows! Anyway, just wondering why he was not inducted with Gaudio, Valli and DeVito. I believe Nick Massi was also inducted, but not really sure who he is. Its been awhile, but rock & roll and The Four Seasons fans are unsure why Joe Long is not in the rock and roll hall of fame with the other band members. Anyone know why???

Joe Long's Bio: An Interview with Stuart Miller

More information about Joes Longs' interesting life can be seen at:
http://genuine-imitation-life-gazette.com/Bios/Long_Bio.html
This an an intriguing interview with Stuart Miller!

You can read how Joe over came many extreme challenges in life, including a serve hand injury that forced him to relearn the bass and become one of rocks few left handed bass players (we all know the other famous left handed bass player from the 60s). This is a fascinating must read story for all fan of Rock n’ Roll! Nice job!!

We all hope to see Joe Long inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame soon with the other members of the 4 Seasons who were inducted in 1999. Come on guys lets make this happen!!!

More Fans Are Speak Out...

If the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame can induct SammyHagar as a member of Van Halen, then the Hall should induct Joe Long as a member of the 4 Seasons. Hagar,like Long, was not an original band member, yet theHall apparently believes Hagar's role as Van Halen's front man (after David Lee Roth left the band) wasmore important than Long's role as the 4 Seasons'bassist and vocal arranger. All you need to do is consider each band's success andimpact - however way the HOF Selection Committee chooses to define success and impact - while these men were members of their respective bands. There should be no argument that the 4 Seasons' success and impact with Joe Long was at least equal to that with NickMassi, the band member Long succeeded in 1965 - muchin the same way that the Hall of Fame must believe that Van Halen's success and impact with Hagar wasequal to that with David Lee Roth.While worthy of acknowledgment, Sammy Hagar's work andinfluence outside of Van Halen should not be factoredinto his HOF induction as a member of Van Halen. Ifthe Hall believes that Hagar had such an individualimpact, then the Hall should induct him as a soloartist in the same way it did with John Lennon, PaulMcCartney, and George Harrison as solo artistssubsequent to their induction as members of TheBeatles.Therefore, by setting this precedent of inductingSammy Hagar as a member of Van Halen, the Hall of FameSelection Committee should do the right thing and induct Joe Long as a member of the 4 Seasons.

Regards,
Michael KentHouston, TX

Joe Long of the Four Seasons: Only 4 Season not in the Hall of Fame

THE FOUR SEASONS

Joe Long :: The Four Seasons Bass Player 1964-1976

Nick Massi left The Four Seasons in 1965 and was replaced by Joe Long who became the mainstay on bass and backup vocals until 1976. The Four Seasons (group members 1961–1965) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.By the 1980s, Valli was the only original group member left. Valli still tours today, performing many of The Four Seasons classic songs. Nick Massi died in 2000 of cancer. Despite Joe Long's extensive contributions to the Four Seasons, he remains the only member of the group's “definitive line-up” not inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Perhaps because he was not in the original group? Much controversy still exists over this decision, especially in light of the many Top 10 hits the group had during his tenure.

Five Futures for the Four Seasons

CLICK ON PIC TO READ THIS 1960s ARTICLE

* The Future: In 1990 only 3 of the 4 Seasons are fully inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a technicality will keep Joe Long out of the Hall of Fame and irate most fans of The Four Seasons. The Reason the Hall of Fame did not induct him: "Mr. Long was not a member of the original group when they were first known as 'The Four Lovers'". I know crazy Rock and Roll politics at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. If you think this is insane take a moment to contact the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and let them know how you feel... Joe Long belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the other memebrs of The Four Seasons!!!

Frankie Valli

The Four Seasons 1970s:

1967:

THE FOUR SEASONS 1966:

L to R: Gaudio, Valli, Long, DeVito