Maryann Hannigan is mainly known as the second wife of singer Frankie Valli, the Four Seasons frontman. Little is known of her publicly, but here’s what we do know:
Background
Not much is known about her background. She only got into spotlight after getting married to Frankie Valli.
Marriage to Frankie Valli
Hannigan met Valli when she was about 20 in 1970. She got married to him in 1974. The marriage gave Valli stability after earlier heartache. They even moved to New Jersey for his daughters. Unfortunately, the union ended in a divorce in 1982.
Personal Life
Unlike Frankie Valli who stays in the public eye, Maryann Hannigan lives a private life. Her profession and whereabouts are not available to the public.
Maryann Hannigan may not have sought the spotlight, but she helped Frankie Valli through a period of personal and professional transition.
Her Ex-Husband, Frankie Valli
Frankie Valli was born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio in 1934 in New York City, and is best known as the lead vocalist of the Four Seasons. His smooth tenor and high notes have entertained audiences for more than six decades – he’s a legend in music.
Valli was raised in Newark, New Jersey, and had no formal music education growing up. But he began singing at age seven after seeing Frank Sinatra perform. There’s no record of formal vocal training despite his talent.
Valli first started out playing doo-wop with the Four Lovers in The 1950s, having a minor hit with “You’re The Apple of My Eye” in 1956. The group broke up shortly after that but Valli and fellow member Tommy DeVito stuck around. They formed The Variety Trio, which became The Four Seasons in 1960.
The Four Seasons teamed up with producer Bob Gaudio for a nice touch. Their first big hit was the 1962 chart-topping “Sherry,” written by Gaudio. They followed with Big Girls Don’t Cry, “Walk Like a Man, “Rag Doll” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” (originally recorded as a solo effort, later a Four Seasons staple). They were filled with Valli’s high voice, catchy melodies and Gaudio’s wise lyrics that captured the youth and romantic yearnings of the early 1960s.
The Four Seasons had its challenges too. Lineup changes and disagreements with record labels followed the group through the years. But Valli’s dedication and distinctive voice kept them popular. They were revived in the 1970s by the ballad December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) and continued to release music into the following decades.
Longtime entertainer Frankie Valli has a net worth of around USD 80 million. Yet his love of music appears to go beyond money. He still tours and performs into his late eighties.
Personal life of Valli has been mixed. It is known that he has five children, although details are private. He has spoken greatly about juggling career and family life.
Frankie Valli is an example of talent, dedication and strength. His voice is still popular despite current music trends. A true icon who has touched the music industry and millions of fans worldwide.
