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Tommy James

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Tommy James – born Thomas Jackson in Dayton, Ohio on April 29, 1947 – is best known for his string of hits with his band the Shondells: “Hanky Panky” (1966), “I Think We’re Alone Now” (1967), “Mony Mony” (1968), “Crimson and Clover” (1968), and “Crystal Blue Persuasion” (1969). Born in Ohio, he moved with his family to Niles, Michigan and by the time he was 12, he had already formed his first band, the Echoes. They eventually changed their name to Tom and the Tornadoes before finally settling on the Shondells. The band recorded a few songs at WNI...