Frankie Valli has addressed concerns over his health after videos of his recent performances went viral online.
Last month, footage of The Four Seasons frontman appearing to be behind on choreography and lip-syncing during gigs began to circulate via TikTok.
Fans questioned whether Valli was “exhausted” or needed to be “checked on”, but in a statement issued to People on Monday, the music icon insisted he is fine.
“I know there has been a lot of stuff on the internet about me lately, so I wanted to clear the air,” he began. “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. 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.”
Valli went on to argue that he has a lot of support from his band.
“The Four Seasons sound was always about layering vocals and instruments. We use our 60 years of experience so we sound like the records. I sing, I have singers who sing, great arrangements… everything. 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,” the 90-year-old continued.
To conclude his message, Valli maintained that he plans to continue touring. At present, the Walk Like a Man hitmaker has dates lined up until April 2025.
“Like that line in (musical) Jersey Boys, I’m like that bunny on TV, that just keeps going and going and going. Chasing the music,” he added.
Valli’s comments come days after he posed with Lenny Kravitz for a selfie amid a chance encounter at an airport.
“Just ran into the legendary Frankie Valli at the airport. Nothing but respect for you sir. Endless hits and still touring at 90 years young. Love!” the rocker captioned the snap.
