RIP Pat DiNizio -- singer, The Smithereens

Died on Tuesday.
Tbh I wouldn't have known his name, but the band, The Smithereens made one of those records that became an integral soundtrack for me. 
Just the one album too, "Especially For You" I don't know anything else by the band.
But every track on that album I know completely.
I only found out about the singer's death just now, looking around like you do.
And while there's old footage I really liked this low key gig from last year.
He looks... well... different.. but he sounds just the same; the band sound just the same.
And I like that.


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  • I know the band name for the old Bob Harris late night R2 show. Shame. 
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  • 57Deluxe57Deluxe Frets: 7329
    jeez... but not surprising really, been shocked to see his inflating physique over past years, but they busted some epic riffs and the album Green Thoughts is a real classic example of Rickies Rocking...

    Let this be a warning to all you Donut lovers out there!

    Pre Donut times:

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  • Philly_QPhilly_Q Frets: 22515
    I've only just seen this.  I don't know much about the band and I never heard much of their material, but I love Behind The Wall Of Sleep, it's just a perfect song.  Sad news.
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