Tommy And The Shondells

Tommy And The Shondells. TOMMY JAMES AND THE SHONDELLS Promotional photo of US pop group about 1966 with James at left Get ready to keep on rockin' this Sunday with Tommy James! Tune in to Gettin' Together and hit the dance floor right from the git go as Tommy plays four rhythm scorchers…spins a Motown-sounding soul single recorded in England by a female trio from South Carolina, and…brings back a Cleveland band's blustering take on an Isley Brothers song. Joan Jett had a top-ten hit with a cover of "Crimson and Clover" in 1982.

Known for hits like 'Crimson and Clover' and 'Draggin' the Line,' Tommy's innovative approach helped shape the sound of a generation. Now, he's preparing to share everything with the movie based on his autobiography, "Me, the Mob, and the Music: One Helluva Ride with Tommy James & the Shondells." "The film is basically the story of our crazy and tumultuous and dangerous relationship with Roulette Records," James says.

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While attending Niles High School in Niles, Michigan, the group released its first single, "Long Pony Tail. Left to right: Ron Rosman, Peter Lucia, Tommy James, Mike Vale and Eddie Gray Joan Jett had a top-ten hit with a cover of "Crimson and Clover" in 1982.

Tommy James and the Shondells dig h.i.s for her Tommy james, Groovy history, Tommy. Tommy James, an iconic figure in rock music, rose to fame during the 60's and 70's with his compelling vocals and unforgettable performances Tommy James' road to superstardom began when a nightclub DJ in Pittsburgh discovered a two-year-old record by "The Shondells" and played it at his weekend dances

American rock band band Tommy James and the Shondells during a... Fotografía de noticias Getty. Left to right: Ron Rosman, Peter Lucia, Tommy James, Mike Vale and Eddie Gray Tommy and The Shondells (guitarist Joe Kessler, bassist Mike Vale, keyboardist Ronnie Rossman, sax player George Magura, and drummer Vinnie Pietropaoli) moved to New York