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Hi Cousins!
Tommy James was twelve years old when he formed his first band “Tom and the Tornadoes”(1959).
The band members attended High School in Niles, Michigan and by 1962 released their first local record “Long Pony Tail”. The group worked hard appearing at school and church events and developed a large regional following. In 1964, Tommy decided to rename the band “The Shondells” because he “liked the way it sounded”.
‘Tommy James and the Shondells’ became one of the most successful pop rock/psychedelic bands in the business. Tommy’s rise to fame reads like a movie or an exciting book. The movie about Tommy’s life is about to go into production and his book “Me the Mob and the Music” has been a best seller.
Music – Tommy James hits reads like it’s own Rock & Roll chart : “Hank Panky”, “Crimson and Clover”, “I Think We’re Alone Now”, “Mony Mony”, “Crystal Blue Persuasion”, “Mirage” and “Sweet Cherry Wine”.
An amazing collection of hits that constantly is heard all over the Globe. Tommy has become an International sensation.
The Cuz welcomes Tommy James to WABC Saturday 2/19.
Cousin Brucie will take requests and dedications live on-air! The call-in number is 800-848-9222.
Tune in on Saturday from 6 pm-10 pm! Don’t turn the radio off after Cousin Brucie’s show is over because “Saturday Nights with Tony Orlando” comes on right after from 10 pm-midnight. It is going to be an amazing night!
