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Tommy James

Tommy James

Tommy James (born Thomas Gregory Jackson, April 29, 1947, Dayton, Ohio) is the pop-rock star best known as the leader of Tommy James and the Shondells. Performing locally in Niles, Michigan, from the age of 12, James went on to record many top hits, including "Hanky Panky," "I Think We're Alone Now," "Mony Mony," "Crimson and Clover," "Sweet Cherry Wine," "Mirage," "Do Something to Me," "Gettin’ Together," "Crystal Blue Persuasion," and "Draggin' the Line." He has sold over 100 million records, has been awarded twenty-three gold singles, and nine gold and platinum albums. His songs are widely used in television and film, and have been covered by Joan Jett, Billy... Read full bio

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Me, the Mob, and the Music will be released on April 14, 2011 in Trade Paperback
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Newsradio 95 FM, April 29, 2013
...In 1946 Singer, Tammi Terrell (You’re All I Need To Get By) [d: 3-16-70] In 1947 Singer, Tommy James (and the Shondells) (66) In 1947 Golfer, Johnny Miller (1974 PGA Player of the Year) (66) In 1947 U.S. runner, Jim Ryun (Olympic-Silver-1968) (66) ...
Trumbull Patch, March 22, 2013
...p.m. Cost: $45.00 Description: The performance features original members of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Tommy James and Shondells and more. Audience members can relive hit songs of the 60s, 70s and 80s performed by the artists who...
Portage Daily Register, March 2, 2013
...Photos The group was on the Roulette Records label. Tommy is holding the record with Morris Levy. What: Tommy James & the Shondells, Read more On a gentleman’s farm in upstate New York, where the brandy flowed like a truth serum on Friday nights,...
Detroit News, January 17, 2013
...p.m. Sat. $30-$35, $15-$17.50 dance only. 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. (248) 769-4620. MoonDusters ballroom dancing with Tommy James band at Livonia Civic Center, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sat. Dance lessons 7-8 p.m. $8, $7 lesson, $12 lesson and dance....
Rolling Stone, December 1, 2012
...for World AIDS Day Gallery: Inside Bryan Adams' New Photography Book, 'Exposed' Other Lists Song Stories “Hanky Panky” Tommy James and the Shondells | 1964 Tommy James' first hit was raw garage rock urging his baby to do the "Hanky...
Philippine Online Chronicles, September 5, 2012
...beautifully shot yet? The accompanying songs “Pick Yourself Up” by Nat King Cole and “Crystal Blue Persuasion” by Tommy James and the Shondells were the two proverbial cherries on top. However, even the “empire business” grows old fast for...
Entertainment Weekly Online, September 3, 2012
...drug-making made money and how both ingredients were distributed (hello, quick-shot-of-lawyer-Saul!), this one set to the music of Tommy James and the Shondells? ?Crystal Blue Persuasion.? (How long had creator Vince Gilligan waited to use that...
Wichita Falls Times Record News, May 11, 2013
...defendants who pleaded guilty were sentenced by O’Connor. Franklin D. Hubbard, 49, was sentenced to 60 months; Tommy James Vasquez, 39, 70 months; Brandi Kay Jennings, 38, 96 months; James Allen Stafford, 44, 120 months; and Jesse Carl Langford, 36,...
Wichita Falls Times Record News, May 11, 2013
...defendants who pleaded guilty were sentenced by O’Connor. Franklin D. Hubbard, 49, was sentenced to 60 months; Tommy James Vasquez, 39, 70 months; Brandi Kay Jennings, 38, 96 months; James Allen Stafford, 44, 120 months; and Jesse Carl Langford, 36,...
Manmade Mag, May 9, 2013
..."Hanky Panky" Tommy James' first hit was raw garage rock urging his baby to do the "Hanky Panky," accentuated by wavering raunchy guitar notes at the end of the choruses. Hit songwriting...
Rolling Stone, May 9, 2013
...interest you, on behalf of and its partners. For more information please read our . Random Notes: Video: Gallery: Tommy James' first hit was raw garage rock urging his baby to do the "Hanky Panky," accentuated by wavering raunchy guitar notes at the...
Manmade Mag, May 9, 2013
..."Hanky Panky" Tommy James' first hit was raw garage rock urging his baby to do the "Hanky Panky," accentuated by wavering raunchy guitar notes at the end of the choruses. Hit songwriting...
Manmade Mag, May 9, 2013
..."Hanky Panky" Tommy James' first hit was raw garage rock urging his baby to do the "Hanky Panky," accentuated by wavering raunchy guitar notes at the end of the choruses. Hit songwriting...
Rolling Stone, May 9, 2013
...interest you, on behalf of and its partners. For more information please read our . Random Notes: Video: Gallery: Tommy James' first hit was raw garage rock urging his baby to do the "Hanky Panky," accentuated by wavering raunchy guitar notes at the...