Don Ciccone

Don Ciccone (February 28, 1946 – October 8, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter and musician. He was a founding member of the pop group The Critters. Later in his career he was a member of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (1973–81), and Tommy James and the Shondells (as their bassist, through 1987). Ciccone was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. During his time with the Critters, he wrote "Mr. Dieingly Sad", produced by Artie Ripp, which reached #17 for the group. After he quit the Critters, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. Ciccone died in Ketchum, Idaho at the age of 70.