Rock & Roll this Holiday Season with THE HIT MEN's 'Holiday Hits' Album

This holiday season, celebrate in true rock & roll style with THE HIT MEN's Holiday Hits, a new album which will feature an assortment of beloved & festive tunes from these legendary 60s, 70s and 80s musicians who have worked with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Carly Simon, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Carole King, Tommy James & The Shondells, Sting, Paul McCartney and more! A perfect gift for any music lover, THE HIT MEN's Holiday Hits will be available beginning November 6 online at www.CDBaby.com for $9.99 (digital version) and $12.99 (CD).

Showcasing some of our favorite seasonal songs blended with a little bit of rock & roll like you've never heard them before, the album includes Santa Clause Is Coming To Town (with an energetic Four Seasons inspired arrangement); Jingle Bell Rock (with a 60s-era flair);Christmas, Baby Please Come Home (originally sung by a friend of THE HIT MEN Darlene Love), an R&B version of Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You; Christmas Time Is Here (from the hugely popular 60s TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and featuring background vocals from two of THE HIT MEN's own daughters); and a beautiful rendition of the classic John Lennon anthem Happy Christmas.

THE HIT MEN are also set to offer several special holiday concerts in December across the country; dates include New York City at theTribeca PAC (on 12/13), in New Jersey at the Bergen PAC (on 12/11), in Baltimore, Maryland at the Peabody Conservatory (on 12/5), in Florida at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center (on 12/7), and at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado (on 12/12).

The founder of THE HIT MEN, Lee Shapiro, was one of Frankie Valli's celebrated Four Seasons in the 70s as music director, arranger & on keys performing hits like "Oh, What a Night" & "Who Loves You." Gerry Polci, drummer with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, also sang lead vocal on their biggest hit, "Oh What a Night"; he was the only Four Season to sing a lead on one of their hits aside from Frankie. After decades behind the scenes, these immensely talented artists united to form THE HIT MEN, a brotherhood of musicians whose friendships date back nearly 50 years:

Lee Shapiro (musical director & member of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons), Gerry Polci (drummer/member of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons), Jimmy Ryan (founder of The Critters, lead guitarist with Carly Simon for 21 years; has worked with Cat Stevens, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger), Larry Gates (Carole King, Phoebe Snow), and Russ Velazquez (4-time Emmy-nominated composer; has worked with Sting, Carole King & The Ramones).

Reliving the magic they created on stages around the world & in recording studios with some of our most cherished musical artists, whenTHE HIT MEN take the stage today, it's easy to see why their music has transcended generations. THE HIT MEN connect with audiences on a level rarely seen by today's music acts...from the classic songs we all know and love (such as "Oh What a Night" & "You're So Vain") to the backstage stories never told until today, a HIT MEN show is like no other as they combine the music & the memories alongside exciting multimedia footage & visuals, evoking an unforgettable and nostalgic experience. For more information on THE HIT MEN visitwww.TheHitMenLive.com

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