Frankie Valli, 92, denies brother’s claim that he is retiring from performing after canceled tour

Frankie Valli, 92, denied a claim attributed to his brother Bobby Valli that he was retiring from performing after a tour cancellation, according to a report published Friday by Page Six.

The dispute emerged after Bobby Valli reportedly made comments suggesting Frankie Valli would stop performing following the cancellation of a scheduled tour. In response, Frankie Valli said the claim was not accurate, according to the same report.

Page Six reported that Bobby Valli later walked back the statement and apologized for the error. Bobby Valli said he had been “misinformed,” according to the report.

The episode highlights how rapidly shifting statements from well-known performers and their representatives can affect public expectations for major live events, even when the underlying plans are not finalized or are changing.

Because the reporting centers on the denial and correction of statements rather than on new information about future tour dates, the next practical step for fans and ticket holders is to rely on official guidance tied to the canceled itinerary, including any venue, promoter, or ticketing-platform updates.

The incident also underscores the potential for misunderstandings within entertainment families, where public statements can be treated as definitive announcements but may reflect incomplete or incorrect information before being fully verified.

As of Friday, Page Six’s account makes clear that Frankie Valli’s position is that he is not retiring from performing, while Bobby Valli’s position is that his earlier remarks were wrong and has since been corrected.