Rest In Peace, Pat DiNizio
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From The Smithereens Official Facebook Page:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat DiNizio, lead singer and songwriter of the influential New Jersey rock band, The Smithereens - America's Band.
Pat was looking forward to getting back on the road and seeing his many fans and friends. Please keep Pat in your thoughts and prayers.
And from me:
Very sorry to hear this terrible news. Pat DiNizio was a great guy, a friend to his fans, supported the local NJ music scene and was proud of his family heritage. That’s to say nothing of his incredible songwriting and amazing singing voice. This hurts. Rest In Peace, Pat.
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This made me cry, I'm very
This made me cry, I'm very upset
RIP Pat
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thanks for the music
thanks for the music
(((RIP)))
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
I just woke up and saw this
I just woke up and saw this very sad news. Even though great fame passed Pat by, he has always been one of my favorites and that Smithereen sound was something that one could hear a few notes of new music on the radio and immediately identify it as The Smitereens. Pat was a stellar songwriter, kind soul and grand supporter of those who were trying to break into the business. Although he had been in ill health for the last decade, once he stepped on stage all his ailments seemed to dissolve and the rock and roll animal took over. This one is going to hurt. My one wish is that he was able to pick up his guitar and play one last time before his death.
I'm going to miss you, Pat. RIP.
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Very sad news. Pat was a gem.
Very sad news. Pat was a gem. RIP
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Damn... RIP Pat.
Damn...
RIP Pat.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: dj_easy_wind
A message from Jim Babjak,
A message from Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken, and Mike Mesaros:
Today we mourn the loss of our friend, brother and bandmate Pat DiNizio.
Pat had the magic touch. He channeled the essence of joy and heartbreak into hook-laden three minute pop songs, infused with a lifelong passion for rock & roll.
Our journey with Pat was long, storied and a hell of a lot of fun. We grew up together. Little did we know that we wouldn't grow old together.
Goodbye Pat. Seems like yesterday.
Jimmy, Mike, Dennis
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From http://NJArts.net:
Pat DiNizio, giant of NJ rock scene, dies at 62
By: JAY LUSTIG | 5 HOURS AGO
https://www.njarts.net/pop-rock/pat-dinizio-giant-nj-rock-scene-dies-62/
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I saw that this morning. RIP
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Although not widely known,
Although not widely known, Curt Corbain stated on a few occasions that Nirvana's Nevermind was his attempt to channel Pat DiNizio and The Smithereens. They tried to get Especially for You producer, Don Dixon, to produce that album but he asked for too much money.
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bummer - I liked those guys
bummer - I liked those guys
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just listened to their
just listened to their christmas album last night. good stuff.
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Surviving Smithereens and guests to pay tribute to Pat DiNizio in Red Bank:
https://www.njarts.net/pop-rock/surviving-smithereens-guests-pay-tribute-pat-dinizio-red-bank/
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We got some good press in NJArts.net today because we are going to pay Tribute to the late, great Pat DiNizio, along with some Solstice, Christmas and Holiday themes ~ Tune In 3:00 - 6:00 pm (EST) at www.HGRNJ.org ~ Also available streaming via TuneIn Radio free app for mobile devices!
https://www.njarts.net/pop-rock/homegrownradionj-com-play-dinizio-performance-2016-njarts-net-benefit/
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Tonight on WBAI's 'Morning
Tonight on WBAI's 'Morning Dew' we will pay Tribute to Pat DiNizio with some rare recordings of Pat's Benefit performance in support of http://NJArts.net from March 2016 ~ Pat had many guests joining him including The Gripweeds. You can hear it at 1:00 - 3:00 AM (EST) Live at 99.5 FM or http://www.wbai.org in NY/NJ/CT, or later on the Streaming Archives...
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If you missed the Live
If you missed the Live 'Morning Dew' Broadcast, you can still listen 24/7 with our Podcast Player:
http://nuarchive.wbai.org/mp3/wbai_171224_010003mdew.mp3
WBAI's 'Morning Dew' pays Tribute to the late, great Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens (Rest In Peace) ~ Also some Old School Yarn Christmas music featuring Shane Spaulding as well as a bit of Railroad Earth and some Christmas classics!
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Tune In NOW to www.HGRNJ.org
Tune In NOW (1/02/18 @ Midnight) to www.HGRNJ.org to hear an archival edition of 'Signpost To New Space' from 12/21/17 ~ Midnight - 3:00 AM (EST) , featuring a set by Pat DiNizio (RIP) and The Gripweeds, also a Yarn Christmas set!
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I saw the Smithereens once.
I saw the Smithereens once. Great show with high energy. RIP Pat.
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6 weeks later and I'm still
6 weeks later and I'm still ripped up about Pat's death. Since the beginnings of The Smithereens, he was one of my favorite songwriters. I have so many memories of shows in the NY metro area and a few in Denver, including a wonderful solo show at The Bluebird. If you were only familiar with the "hits," do yourself a favor and do some deep digging.
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