He channelled the essence of joy and heartbreak into hook-laden three minute pop songs infused with a lifelong passion for rock & roll. He was 62. We’ve found though sheer persistence we’ve been able to continue to do what we do.”, In This Article: How could the band continue without their voice? 'SNL': Buddies Bond Over Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License', Whopping 46 Percent of Republicans Would Disown GOP for the Trump Party, Poll Says, James Franco Reaches Settlement in Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit, RS Recommends: One $30 Cable Can Charge All Of Your Devices at Once, ‘Framing Britney Spears:’ How to Watch the New Britney Spears Documentary on Hulu for Free, Second Ranking House Republican Refuses to Say Biden Won Election, ‘SNL’: Buddies Bond Over Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers License’, Green Day Pair New Song ‘Here Comes the Shock’ With Punk Rock Aerobics Routine. Required fields are marked *. The band announced on Facebook that DiNizio died Tuesday. No cause of death was provided. The death of the singer, songwriter and founding member of the band … The group formed in 1980 with members Pat DiNizio (vocals & guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar & vocals), Mike Mesaros (bass guitar & vocals), and Dennis Diken(drums & percussion). “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the influential New Jersey rock band, The Smithereens -- … Following 1999’s God Save The Smithereens, it took 12 years before the band released another album of original material with 2011. Pat DiNizio, the lead singer and main songwriter of the band The Smithereens, died yesterday. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the influential New Jersey rock band, The Smithereens – America’s Band,” the band wrote on their Facebook page. DiNizio also unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate as New Jersey’s Reform Party candidate in 2000, a stunt documented in the film Mr. Smithereen Goes to Washington. “Pat was looking forward to getting back on the road and seeing his many fans and friends. XSRock News Smithereens Lead Singer Pat Dinizio Dead At 62. 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. ‘100th Window’: A New Sonic Opening For Massive Attack, ‘Stonedhenge’: Ten Years After’s Monument To The Late 1960s, ‘Morning Phase’: Beck To The Future With Spiritual Sequel To ‘Sea Change’, ‘Sweet Thing’: Rufus & Chaka Khan Inspire David Bowie & Nile Rodgers, ‘Post Card’: Mary Hopkin Sends A Musical Message Via Paul McCartney, ‘Amélie’ The Musical Brings Theater Experience With Soundtrack Release, Sebastián Yatra And Guaynaa’s ‘Chica Ideal’ Tops Latin Airplay Chart, Hear The Black Crowes’ Previously Unreleased ‘Waitin’ Guilty’, Nick Jonas To Debut New Single During ‘SNL’ Performance, Country Singer-Songwriter Adam Hambrick Unveils ‘Flipsides’ EP. Pat DiNizio, lead singer of Smithereens, dead at 62 Back to video Band members said on Facebook that their “journey with Pat was long, storied and a hell of a lot of fun.” DiNizio helped form the Smithereens in 1980 after placing an ad … The Smithereens’ 1989 debut LP Especially for You also inspired Kurt Cobain, according to the Nirvana singer’s posthumously published Journals; the album was so influential on Cobain that Nirvana attempted to recruit Especially for You producer Don Dixon to work on their Nevermind, but after initial sessions Dixon “asked for too much money,” the producer later admitted. Pat DiNizio, a singer and songwriter who made popular rock songs as the leader of The Smithereens, died on Tuesday at age 62, his fellow band members say. DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the New Jersey rock band died at age 62. Want more Rolling Stone? Please keep Pat in your thoughts and prayers.”, The Smithereens’ surviving members Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken, and Mike Mesaros added in a statement on their official site: “Today we mourn the loss of our friend, brother and bandmate Pat DiNizio. The Smithereens are a powerpop/rock group from Carteret, New Jersey. Over their career, the Smithereens opened for a mix of artists ranging from Ramones and the Pretenders to Tom Petty to Lou Reed as well as fellow New Jersey rockers Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi. Sign up for our newsletter. Pat DiNizio, the lead singer and chief songwriter for The Smithereens, the New Jersey-bred college-rock mainstays who recorded “Behind the Wall of Sleep,” “Only a Memory” and “Blood and Roses,” has died, the band announced tonight on its official website.He was 62. The band were the musical guest on an April 1990 episode of popular US show of Saturday Night Live and their acclaimed power-pop catalogue gained a cult following among rock fans. The cause of death was not announced. DiNizio, a New Jersey native, served as the band’s lead singer… In 1980, DiNizio co-founded the band along with original members Jim Babjak, on vocals and guitar, bassist and vocalist Mike Mesaros, and Dennis […] © Copyright 2021 Rolling Stone, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Although the Smithereens didn’t impact the album charts, the band’s power-pop catalog gained a cult following among rock fans. “Those same nice folks that gave us a career and a life worth living came back because their kids were now in college. “Pat was looking forward to getting back on the road and seeing his many fans and friends. Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock’n’roll for 39 years. Pat DiNizio, lead singer of New Jersey rock band the Smithereens, has died at the age of 62.An official cause of death has not been announced. Obituary, Smithereens. Weighty In The Eighties: When Prog Rock Went Pop, Best Loretta Lynn Songs: 20 Essential Country Tunes, ‘Control’: How Self-Assertion Made Janet Jackson An Icon, Best Wes Montgomery Pieces: 20 Jazz Essentials. Little did we know that we wouldn’t grow old together. He was 62. DiNizio posted several days ago … The Smithereens confirmed DiNizio’s death in a statement. Pat DiNizio, who as lead singer and songwriter for the New Jersey band the Smithereens was known for such hits as "Blood and Roses" … Pat DiNizio, the singer-songwriter who fronted and provided lead vocals for classic ‘80s power pop band The Smithereens, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 62. “It seems that if you’re around long enough and if you survive long enough you’re going to wind up playing shows with everybody in every conceivable situation.”. The Smithereens confirmed DiNizio’s death in a statement. Their first three albums, Especially For You, Green Thoughts and 11 were all Top 75 successes on the US Billboard 200. The simple answer, quite admirably. Pat DiNizio, singer-songwriter and frontman for ‘80s alternative mainstays The Smithereens, has died. Pat DiNizio, singer, songwriter and co-founder of New Jersey rock n’ roll band The Smithereens, died on Tuesday, December 12 in Summit, N.J. His death was first announced on the band’s website. The Smithereens confirmed his passing on their Facebook page on Wednesday, but did not reveal a cause of death. Pat DiNizio, the lead singer and songwriter of the New Jersey rock group the Smithereens, died Tuesday at the age of 62.. We grew up together. He was 62. According to Newsday, Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the Smithereens died yesterday at 62 years old. No further details have been made available at this time. The group formed in 1980 and consists of Pat DiNizio (lead singer/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar), Mike Mesaros (bass), and Dennis Diken (drums). Pat had the magic touch. Goodbye Pat. He channeled the essence of joy and heartbreak into hook-laden three minute pop songs infused with a lifelong passion for rock & roll. DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of … SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. — Pat DiNizio, who as lead singer and songwriter for the New Jersey band the Smithereens was known for such hits as "Blood and Roses" and "A Girl Like You," has died at age 62. Little did we know that we wouldn’t grow old together. The cause of death has not yet been announced. Their kids were out of the house, and they always loved rock and roll. FILE – In this Feb. 3, 2007, file photo, Pat DiNizio of Smithereens poses for a photograph in New York. Your email address will not be published. Pat DiNizio, a singer and songwriter who made popular rock songs as the leader of The Smithereens, died on Tuesday, his fellow band members say. The Smithereens perform Friday at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks with Marshall Crenshaw, second from left, as the lead singer in place of founding member Pat DiNizio, who died in December 2017. His … But when you get married and have children and have a real job in the real world some things take priority and you become less active as a record buyer and a concertgoer. Our journey with Pat was long, storied and a hell of a lot of fun. Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the American rock band The Smithereens, died Tuesday at the age of 62. He was 62. We grew up together. Seems like yesterday.”. Formed in the early Eighties, The Smithereens were best known for rock radio hits like ‘A Girl Like You,’ ‘Only a Memory,’ ‘Blood and Roses,’ ‘Too Much Passion,’ ‘Top Of the Pops’ and “Miles From Nowhere,” all song penned by DiNizio. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the influential New Jersey rock band, The Smithereens - America's Band," the band wrote on its Facebook page. The album was so influential on Cobain that Nirvana attempted to recruit Especially for You producer/ R.E.M. What the kids don’t understand is that their parents’ generation that grew up on rock and roll, inside they’re still 16 or 17 and they still love to go out and listen to loud rock and roll. The Smithereens’ 1986 debut LP Especially for You inspired Kurt Cobain, according to the Nirvana singer’s posthumously published Journals. SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. >> Pat DiNizio, who as lead singer and songwriter for the New Jersey band the Smithereens was known for such hits as “Blood and Roses” and “A SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (AP) — Pat DiNizio, who as lead singer and songwriter for the New Jersey band the Smithereens blended pop, rock and New Wave music for such hits as "Blood and Roses" and "A Girl Like You," has died at age 62. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Pat DiNizio, who as lead singer and songwriter for the New Jersey band the Smithereens blended pop, rock and New Wave music for such hits as "Blood and Roses" and "A Girl Like You," died Dec. 12. Pat DiNizio, the lead singer and songwriter with the New Jersey rock group the Smithereens, died on Tuesday, 12 December at the age of 62. No cause of death has been provided for DiNizio, who incredibly performed with the group from the time of its formation in 1980 right up to his death. “We’ve played with literally everyone,” DiNizio said in 2013. Pat was definitely one of my unsung musical heroes. In 2006, the singer appeared in the ESPN2 reality series 7th Inning Stretch, about his attempts to make a minor league baseball team, NJ.com reported. No cause of death was provided, but the singer had experienced numerous health issues and injuries in recent years. “We’ve played with literally everyone,” DiNizio said in 2013. The band announced the news on social media, but not the cause of his death. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the influential New Jersey rock band, The Smithereens – America’s Band,” the band wrote on Facebook. Please keep Pat in your thoughts and prayers.”, The Smithereens’ surviving members Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken, and Mike Mesaros added in a statement on their official site. Pat Dinizio lead vocalist for the alternative band The Smithereens has passed away. The band were the musical guest on an April 1990 episode of Saturday Night Live. Pat DiNizio, the lead singer/songwriter of rock band The Smithereens died at age 62, the band announced on Facebook early Wednesday. Jim Babjak (guitar,) Dennis Diken (drums,) and Mike Mesaros (bass) grew up together in Carteret and lead singer, the late Pat DiNizio, hailed from Scotch Plains. SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. — Pat DiNizio, who as lead singer and songwriter for the New Jersey band the Smithereens was known for such hits as "Blood and Roses" and "A Girl Like You," has died at age 62. “We’d had a great, 10-year, non-stop run of activity and non-stop touring, playing 300 gigs a year, living on the bus, having hit record after hit record after hit record. Formed in the early Eighties, the Smithereens were best known for rock radio hits like “A Girl Like You,” “Only a Memory,” “Blood and Roses,” “Too Much Passion,” “Top of the Pops” and “Miles From Nowhere,” all penned by DiNizio. DiNizio also unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate as New Jersey’s Reform Party candidate in 2000, a stunt documented in the film Mr. Smithereen Goes to Washington. Pat DiNizio, the singer-songwriter who fronted and provided lead vocals for classic ‘80s power pop band The Smithereens, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 62. And then grunge hit and the bottom fell out of our career and we had to hold on, and we held on, and we held on, and eventually our audience came back,” DiNizio said of the band’s career to the US publication Downtown West Palm in 2013. In addition to 11 albums with The Smithereens – including full album tributes to The Who’s Tommy and the Beatles’ Meet The Beatles and most recently 2011’s 2011 – DiNizio released four solo albums. We want to hear from you! Following 1999’s God Save the Smithereens, it took 12 years before the band released another album of original material with 2011. Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter for the rock band The Smithereens, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, according to The Associated Press. “We’d had a great, 10-year, non-stop run of activity and non-stop touring, playing 300 gigs a year, living on the bus, having hit record after hit record after hit record. Goodbye Pat. After DiNizio died in 2017, the band continued performing live sho… The Smithereens confirmed DiNizio’s death in a statement. Your email address will not be published. collaborator Don Dixon to work on their Nevermind, though in the end it didn’t work out between band and producer. The Smithereens’ lead singer, Pat DiNizio, passed away in 2017. The Smithereens are an American rock band from Carteret, New Jersey, United States. This original lineup continued until 2006, when Mesaros left the band and Severo Jornacion took over on bass guitar until Mesaros' return in 2016. Pat DiNizio, the lead singer and songwriter with the New Jersey rock group the Smithereens, died on Tuesday, 12 December at the age of 62. “It seems that if you’re around long enough and if you survive long enough you’re going to wind up playing shows with everybody in every conceivable situation.”. No cause of death was officially revealed, but the singer had experienced numerous health issues and injuries in recent years. Pat DiNizio, lead singer of The Smithereens, has died. In addition to 11 albums with the Smithereens – including full album tributes to the Who’s Tommy and the Beatles’ Meet the Beatles and most recently 2011’s 2011 – DiNizio released four solo albums. Pat had the magic touch. Pat DiNizio, who as lead singer/songwriter of the band The Smithereens blended pop, rock and New Wave music, died Tuesday night. During the course of their career, The Smithereens opened for a mix of artists ranging from Ramones and The Pretenders to Tom Petty to Lou Reed as well as fellow New Jersey rockers Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi. Smithereens Lead Singer Pat Dinizio Dead At 62. Pat DiNizio, the lead singer and songwriter of the New Jersey rock group the Smithereens, died Tuesday at the age of 62. The cause of DiNizio’s death was not disclosed, though the band in October had rescheduled a … “Today we mourn the loss of our friend, brother and bandmate Pat DiNizio. “He channeled the essence of joy and heartbreak into hook-laden three minute pop songs infused with a lifelong passion for rock & roll,” band writes. Our journey with Pat was long, storied and a hell of a lot of fun. And then grunge hit and the bottom fell out of our career and we had to hold on, and we held on, and we held on, and eventually our audience came back,” DiNizio said of the band’s arc to Downtown West Palm in 2013. Seems like yesterday.”. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2007, file photo, Pat DiNizio of Smithereens poses for a photograph in New York.

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