Nick Massi (born Nicholas E. Macioci, September 19, 1927 – December 24, 2000) was an American bass singer, songwriter, and bass guitarist for The Four Seasons. Biography Born in Newark, New Jersey, Nicholas "Massi" Macioci was first taught to play the bass fiddle by Newark native and musician Anthony Gaeta. As a bass singer, Massi had been playing with several bands before he joined The Four Lovers in 1958, including some groups that featured future Four Lovers and Four Seasons members Frankie Valli and Tommy DeVito. After the group evolved into the Four Seasons, they performed such hits as "Sherry," "Dawn (Go Away)," and "Rag Doll." He was responsible for most of the group's vocal arrangements. Massi left the Four Seasons in September 1965, and was replaced temporarily by Charles Calello who, in turn, was replaced by Joe Long. Massi, Tommy DeVito, Frankie Valli, and Bob Gaudio—the original members of The Four Seasons—were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. Massi died of cancer on December 24, 2000, at his home in West Orange, New Jersey. References External links Nickmassiart.com 1927 births 2000 deaths Musicians from Newark, New Jersey The Four Seasons (band) members People from West Orange, New Jersey American rock bass guitarists American male bass guitarists Jersey Shore musicians Deaths from cancer in New Jersey 20th-century American singers 20th-century American bass guitarists Guitarists from New Jersey American basses 20th-century American male singers American people of Italian descent