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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] Life and career.
Dec 13, 2017 · The New Jersey rock band leader and songwriter passed away in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of power-pop hits and a cult following. The Smithereens opened for various artists, released 11 albums and inspired Kurt Cobain.
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Dec 13, 2017 · The New Jersey rock band lost its frontman and songwriter, who had a distinctive voice and style. DiNizio was also a radio host, a baseball fan and a witty raconteur.
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Dec 13, 2017 · Pat DiNizio, the songwriter and lead singer for the durable New Jersey rock ’n’ roll band the Smithereens, whose melodic, guitar-heavy songs like “ Blood and Roses ” and “ A Girl Like You ”...
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Dec 12, 2017 · Pat DiNizio, frontman, songwriter and guitarist with veteran alternative rockers The Smithereens, died Tuesday. He was 62. DiNizio had been recovering from unidentified “medical issues ...
Dec 13, 2017 · The New Jersey rocker passed away on Dec. 12, 2017, after recovering from a fall. He was the lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist of the influential power-pop band, known for hits like "A Girl Like You" and "Only a Memory".
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Dec 13, 2017 · DiNizio was a songwriter and performer who influenced Nirvana and other bands with his pop-rock style. He was also a local music advocate and a resident of Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
