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Patrick Michael DiNizio (October 12, 1955 – December 12, 2017) was the lead singer, songwriter and founding member of the band The Smithereens, which he formed in 1980 with Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken and Mike Mesaros from Carteret, New Jersey. [1] [2]
The Smithereens are an American rock band from Carteret, New Jersey. [1] The group formed in 1980 with members Pat DiNizio (vocals and guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar and vocals ), Mike Mesaros (bass guitar and vocals ), and Dennis Diken (drums and percussion).
Single by The Smithereens; from the album Especially for You; B-side "Behind the Wall of Sleep" Released: 1986 () Recorded: The Record Plant, New York City: Genre: Alternative rock: Length: 3: 35: Label: Enigma: Songwriter(s) Pat DiNizio: Producer(s) Don Dixon: The Smithereens singles chronology "
In 2017, Smithereens lead singer Pat DiNizio passed away. He was 62. ... The band has continued on with rotating lead singers, primarily Marshall Crenshaw and Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms.
Nearly five years after the death of singer Pat DiNizio, New Jersey rockers set to release an unheard LP recorded during 1993 studio sessions
Wilson has served as an occasional lead singer for The Smithereens since the 2017 death of lead singer Pat DiNizio. [8] [9] Personal life
"A Girl Like You" is a song by the American alternative rock group The Smithereens. It is the first single released in support of their third album 11. The song was to be used in the film Say Anything..., but it was ultimately cut because the producers believed the song revealed too much of the story. Backing vocals were provided by Maria Vidal.
Lead singer Pat DiNizio wrote the lyrics to the song on the back of a cocktail napkin on a flight home from Boston to New York City. The Smithereens had shared a bill with the Boston band The Bristols, whose bassist Kim Ernst had caught DiNizio's attention. [ 2 ]