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Today, Nick and Sue are joined in the Chatterbox studio by 1960's music icon Tommy James of Tommy James & the Shondells.

Tommy James, an iconic figure in rock music, rose to fame during the 60’s and 70’s with his compelling vocals and unforgettable performances. Known for hits like ‘Crimson and Clover’ and ‘Draggin’ the Line,’ Tommy’s innovative approach helped shape the sound of a generation. Beyond his chart-topping singles, his influence extends through his dynamic stage presence and pioneering spirit in the music industry.

CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION, CRIMSON AND CLOVER, MONY MONY, I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW, HANKY PANKY, SWEET CHERRY WINE, DRAGGIN’ THE LINE, THREE TIMES IN LOVE, MIRAGE are just a few of the many hits….23 gold singles, 9 platinum albums and over 100 million records sold world-wide. 32 BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHART HITS…..BMI lauded Tommy for his success with the presentation of a FIVE MILLION-AIR AWARD for his songs being played more than 21 million times on air.

Numerous artists around the world have and continue to cover Tommy’s songs….BILLY IDOL, JOAN JETT, PRINCE, SANTANA, BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, REM, DOLLY PARTON, KELLY CLARKSON, TOM JONES, CHER and even THE BOSTON POPS.

Tommy’s music is featured in over 90 films, 100 tv shows and dozens of commercials.

The prestigious NEW JERSEY HALL OF FAME inducted Tommy with the award presented to him by his friend Stevie Van Zandt. Tommy’s life-size hologram can be viewed at the New Jersey Hall of Fame exhibit at Newark Airport in New Jersey – airport terminal C. Tommy’s image is also displayed along with other New Jersey celebrities at the Molly Pitcher rest area building and the Atlantic City rest area building off The Garden State Parkway in New Jersey…Tommy has been a resident of New Jersey for over 35 years.

Tommy also received the PITTSBURGH LEGEND AWARD, THE JUKEBOX ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD and was inducted into the LAS VEGAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME.

Tommy is now enjoying great success with his own show on SIRIUS/XM RADIO – GETTIN’ TOGETHER WITH TOMMY JAMES – channel 73 – 60s Gold – Sundays 5-8pm est.

After 10 years a new album was released entitled ALIVE with two tracks hitting the BILLBOARD AC CHART and new compilation album ROCK PARTY also recently released.

Now entering his 51st year in the music business, Tommy continues to tour the USA, and in between tour dates he is in the studio working on music for films projects for Sony Music Publishing.

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