Tommy James and the Shondells are an American pop rock / psychedelic rock band, formed in Niles, Michigan, in 1964. They had two No. 1 singles in the U.S. – “Hanky Panky” (July 1966, their only RIAA Certified Gold record) and “Crimson and Clover” (February 1969) – and also charted twelve other Top 40 hits, including five in the Hot 100’s top ten: “I Think We’re Alone Now”, “Mirage”, “Mony Mony”, “Sweet Cherry Wine”, and “Crystal Blue Persuasion”.
Also Known As
Tom & The Tornadoes The Shondells
Associated Acts
Hog Heaven, The Crystal Blue Band
Genres
Rock pop rock psychedelic rock rock and roll
Origin
Niles, Michigan, U.S.
Website
Years Active
1964 (1964) present
Name
Tommy James & the Shondells