What was Tommy DeVito’s Net Worth?

Tommy DeVito, a musician and actor, died at the age of 92 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a member of the doo-wop group The Four Seasons, known for his vocals and lead guitar. The group’s story was adapted into the musical “Jersey Boys” and a film. DeVito had a net worth of $20 million at the time of his death.

DeVito began his music career in the 1950s, forming a trio with his brother and a friend. The group eventually became The Four Lovers, with the addition of Frankie Valli. In 1960, the quartet solidified as The Four Seasons, with DeVito, Valli, Bob Gaudio, and Nick Massi. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. DeVito recorded several hits with the band, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Walk Like a Man.”

DeVito reportedly died from COVID-19.

Early Life and Music Career

Tommy DeVito, born as Gaetano DeVito on June 19, 1928, in Belleville, New Jersey, was the youngest of nine children of Italian immigrant parents. He taught himself to play guitar at the age of eight and started performing in local taverns when he was 12. Despite his love for music, DeVito had brushes with the law and spent multiple stints in jail for petty crimes. He dropped out of school after the eighth grade and went on to form his own band.