Pat DiNizio
Patrick Michael DiNizio (October 12, 1955 – December 12, 2017) was an American rock musician. He is best known as the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of the band The Smithereens. He formed the band with three original members in 1980 in Carteret, New Jersey. He was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, and grew up in Scotch Plains.
DiNizio died on December 12, 2017, after a period of ill health in Summit, New Jersey. He was 62.[1]
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DiNizio and Severo Jornacion of the Smithereens performing at Bar Anticipation in Belmar, New Jersey in 2012
References
- ↑ Brandle, Lars (December 13, 2017). "Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens Dies at 62". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2017.