As some of you will know Joe Long has been in hospital with Covid and has been quite poorly. However, we understand that he appears to be over the worst and is feeling a little better today. Joe advised that his son Joey also had been diagnosed with Covid and he has been in quarantine at his home but now waiting to visit his Father in hospital.
Robby Robinson is in touch with Joe’s very close friend Vinnie who is keeping in touch with Joe via text. Robby sent this email this morning (Saturday)
“GOOD NEWS!! Good morning ☀️ everyone! Sorry for the early text, but I couldn’t wait to let you all know. I got a text from Joe at 5:49 am saying he had a good night and all his vitals seem normal, and to pass the news on. Let’s pray that maybe he finally is getting well”!!
Thank you for that really good news Robby.
Joe has also been in touch with Demetri Callas’s sister, Maria, who tells us that:
“Joe texted me twice this evening (Friday). Short texts and I told him that so many friends in the U.K. are praying for him so he had both sides of the Pond covered for positive thoughts and prayer. He is such a special and lovable guy. To my mind, he is a "Miracle Man," as I told Vinnie. He has had his own illnesses over the years and soldiers on. We all hope that he continues to soldier on yet another time. As I previously wrote to you, his doctor said because Joe had received his second Moderna shot (unlike poor Tommy, who had no opportunity for a shot last year), he should survive”.
Thank you for the update Maria and let’s hope he pulls through this OK.
And Now For Some Personal Messages For You, Joe
Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli have sent this very special message to you Joe:
“Just heard about this and we're wishing you a faster than light recovery. We hear you are in good spirits, but that’s normal for you. A bright spirit always surrounded you and it won’t leave you now. You’ll be up and out soon.
Who loves you!”
Bob and Frankie
Joe -Brilliant gentleman, class act, super-talented…those are some of the adjectives that come to mind when I think of my friend JOE LONG. Truly one of the good guys in the music business, truly one of the icons in the history of the FOUR SEASONS.
I had the great pleasure of chatting with him a couple of days ago in the hospital…he was his usual humble and witty self, though I know that he was struggling. My prayers for healing continue.
Robby Robinson
Hey Joe, Rex Robinson here. Hey buddy, heard the news, wishing you the best. God bless you and lifting up prayers for you to get better. You got this!
I was fortunate to have worked with Joe in the very early 70s. Back then we were still billed as The Four Seasons at many venues. One of the most amazing shows we played was at the LA Coliseum where we shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, The Bee Gees, and Sly & The Family Stone among others. Joe and Frankie had a great chemistry on stage and the timing of their back and forth banter was always spot on. So glad that Joe and I got to spend time together while he lived here in Las Vegas and we have continued staying in touch. We texted yesterday and I’m very much looking forward to our next conversation.
Bill DeLoach
JOE LONG took Nick Massi's place as the bass player and bass singer in the FOUR SEASONS in the 60's and made a lot of the classic records we all love. The FOUR SEASONS SOUND lives on, thanks in great part to his style of playing. Praying for God's healing touch over Joe!
Richie Gajate Garcia
So Joe we send hugs and much, much love to you for a speedy recovery and all your fans on both sides of the Pond and across the world are keeping you and Joey in their thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Let's Hang On.
Joe, Demetri, Clay and Frankie Singing Sherry and Walk Like A Man
By Lynn E Boleyn MBE
17 April 2021
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