In honor of the 50th anniversary of Buddy Holly's death (Feb. 3, 1959), Smithereens frontman Pat DiNizio has recorded an album of covers, titled "Pat DiNizio/Buddy Holly." Songs include "Peggy Sue," ...
Pat DiNizio, who as lead singer and songwriter for the New Jersey band the Smithereens was known for such hits as "Blood and Roses" and "A Girl Like You," has died at age 62. The band announced on ...
When Pat DiNizio, front man for The Smithereens, appears at a tribute to Buddy Holly on Feb. 2, rock insiders expect such music royalty as Sir Paul McCartney and Graham Nash to join him. DiNizio has ...