The Smithereens
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Carteret, New Jersey, United States
- Active: 1980 - present
Biography
New Jersey power pop band formed in Carteret in 1980 by singer Pat DiNizio with Jim Babjak, Mike Mesaros and Dennis Diken. The Smithereens mixed British Invasion melody with bar band grit on albums such as 'Especially for You', 'Green Thoughts' and '11', scoring hits with 'Only a Memory', 'A Girl Like You' and 'Too Much Passion'. Bassist Severo Jornacion held the bass chair from 2006 until Mesaros returned in 2016. Since DiNizio's death in 2017, Babjak, Mesaros and Diken have kept the band on the road as a trio, fronted by guest singers including *Robin Wilson* and *Marshall Crenshaw*.
Genres
The Smithereens Discography
- Especially for You (1986) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Green Thoughts (1988) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- 11 (1989) - Album - rated 3.32/5
- Blow Up (1991) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- A Date With The Smithereens (1994) - Album - rated 2.94/5
Members
- Pat DiNizio - lead vocals, guitar (1980 - 2017)
- Jim Babjak - guitar, vocals (1980 - present)
- Dennis Diken - drums, percussion, vocals (1980 - present)
- Mike Mesaros - bass guitar, vocals (1980 - 2006, 2016 - present)
- Severo Jornacion - bass guitar, vocals (2006 - 2016)