New Jersey rockers the Smithereens have unearthed a “lost album” five years after the death of singer Pat Dinizio and nearly 30 years after they recorded it.
Dubbed The Lost Album, the LP stems from a batch of unreleased songs the Smithereens recorded during fall 1993 studio sessions when the band was between record contracts. “The result of those one month marathon recording sessions is this album, unheard by the outside world until now,” the band said in a statement on Facebook.
Ahead of The Lost Album’s release on Sept. 23, the...
Dubbed The Lost Album, the LP stems from a batch of unreleased songs the Smithereens recorded during fall 1993 studio sessions when the band was between record contracts. “The result of those one month marathon recording sessions is this album, unheard by the outside world until now,” the band said in a statement on Facebook.
Ahead of The Lost Album’s release on Sept. 23, the...
- 8/25/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Jon Bon Jovi went home Sunday night (Oct. 27) for the 11th annual New Jersey Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The rocker helped induct Southside Johnny Lyon with the honor at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. Bon Jovi was reverential, telling the audience that without Southside Johnny, there wouldn’t be a Jon Bon Jovi. “I grew up on the sounds of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, but I always wanted to be an Asbury Juke,“ Bon Jovi said.
A clearly moved Lyon, who noted how he never understood why “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson always made cracks about New Jersey, said he always felt a need to defend the state with an “axe to grind.” Said Lyon: “I wanted to prove that New Jersey was just as good as any other state.”
Backed by the house band The Kings of Suburbia, Bon Jovi and Lyon then teamed...
A clearly moved Lyon, who noted how he never understood why “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson always made cracks about New Jersey, said he always felt a need to defend the state with an “axe to grind.” Said Lyon: “I wanted to prove that New Jersey was just as good as any other state.”
Backed by the house band The Kings of Suburbia, Bon Jovi and Lyon then teamed...
- 10/28/2019
- by Michele Amabile Angermiller
- Variety Film + TV
Jonghyun, also known as Kim Jong-hyun, a member of the K-pop group SHINee, has died. He was 27 years old. According to the Associated Press, Jonghyun was found unconscious in a residence hotel in Seoul and was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. According to local police, the singer’s sister said he sent her text messages such as “Final farewell” and “I’ve had difficulties” before his death. Also Read: Pat Dinizio, The Smithereens Lead Singer, Dies at 62 While his death is being investigated as a possible suicide, authorities have not yet determined whether he killed himself, according to the AP.
- 12/18/2017
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
News dropped earlier this week that songwriter, guitarist, vocalist for the Smithereens, a New Jersey Rock band that became popular in the 1980s, passed away at the age of 62. The official statement was initially released on the band’s official website, but the news quickly spread throughout the media as people began to recall their memories of the talented musician. At the time of death no cause of death was mentioned; however, Pat had suffered from several illnesses over the past several years. In fact, the group had to cancel three concert engagements earlier in the year because of injuries
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Pat Dinizio...
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Pat Dinizio...
- 12/15/2017
- by Rick Wallace
- TVovermind.com
Pat Dinizio, lead singer of The Smithereens, has died. He was 62. The death of the singer, songwriter and founding member of the band was announced on his Facebook page Tuesday night. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat Dinizio, lead singer and songwriter of the influential New Jersey rock band, The Smithereens – America’s Band,” the post said. “Pat was looking forward to getting back on the road and seeing his many fans and friends. Please keep Pat in your thoughts and prayers.” Also Read: Tommy Keene, Power Pop Musician, Dies at 59 Formed in Carteret,...
- 12/13/2017
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Singer/songwriter Pat Dinizio, who sold millions of records with his New Jersey band, the Smithereens, has died. He passed away just days after indicating via Facebook that he was looking forward to returning to the road. Dinizio was 62 years old and had been recovering from injuries sustained during a fall that he was rehabilitating. His death was announced on the band’s official Facebook page. Dinizio’s music appeared on numerous film soundtracks, including Bull Durham…...
- 12/13/2017
- Deadline
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