Brad Fischetti, the last surviving original member of the 1990s boy band LFO, has been moving audiences with a tribute project called The LFO Story. The 49-year-old recently performed in Celebration, Florida, honouring the legacy of his bandmates who have all tragically died.
LFO, short for Lyte Funkie Ones, was formed in 1995 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, by Fischetti, Rich Cronin and Brian 'Brizz' Gillis. The group struggled until Gillis left in 1999 and Devin Lima joined, catapulting them to fame with the hit 'Summer Girls', which reached number one in the US and number 16 in the UK.
The band enjoyed peak popularity in 2000, winning a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award, performing over 230 shows, opening for Britney Spears, and launching a line of dolls. However, their second album failed to replicate the success, and they disbanded in 2002.
In 2009, the group briefly reunited, but in September 2010, Rich Cronin died from leukaemia at age 36. Devin Lima was diagnosed with a rare aggressive cancer and died in 2018 at age 41, leaving a partner and six children. Original member Brizz passed away in March 2023 at age 48.
Fischetti continues to perform and nurture the band's legacy. After a recent show, he posted on Instagram: 'We honoured the boys in a big way... The biggest thanks to Rich and Devin for leaving a beautiful legacy behind. We will nurture it and honour you for as long as the people will allow us to.' Fans have expressed their support online, with one writing: 'Devin and Rich are there in spirit and are proud of you.'
