the four lovers (1956 personnel: frankie valli, nick and tommy devito, and hank majewski) was the eventual result of valli joining the variety trio in 1954 to form the variatones (which briefly included mutual friends on a part-time basis). the group performed at various new jersey clubs and lounges and established a reputation for its musical versatility, incorporating country music, pop music, doo wop, broadway standards, rhythm and blues, and an occasional foray into italian love songs.