Magic Bag Presents: The Smithereens wsg vocalist John Wesley Harding

Shows Are Standing Room OnlyTHE SMITHEREENS Since their formation in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have earned a reputation as one of America's most enduring rock bands. Founding members Pat DiNizio (vocals/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar/vocals), Mike Mesaros (bass/vocals), and Dennis Diken (drums/vocals) built a distinctive sound rooted in the melodic punch of the British Invasion, fused with the raw energy of American garage rock. The result was a catalog of timeless songs that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. The band's breakthrough came with the 1986 release of Especially for You, featuring the modern rock classics , "rdquo" -> Blood and Roses" and , "rdquo" -> Behind the Wall of Sleep." Critical acclaim and radio success soon followed with Green Thoughts (1988) and 11 (1989), albums that delivered charting singles including , "rdquo" -> Only a Memory," , "rdquo" -> A Girl Like You," and , "rdquo" -> Too Much Passion." Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, The Smithereens became fixtures on MTV,... Read more .