Dannyalcatraz Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Pat DiNizio has died. https://www.yahoo.com/music/pat-dinizio-smithereens-lead-singer-dies-62-060657481.html Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 That's too bad. I don't know much about the band or DiNizio, but 62 is much too young. I wish him a peaceful rest. And sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. And I've long felt extra sorrow when hearing of ANYbody dying this close to the Holidays. Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmac Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I saw this too but like Fang I don't know anything about him or the group. Agree too young. RIP. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Rest in Peace Pat DiNizio... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 :( :( :( :( :( [font:Comic Sans MS]nooooooooooo, this sucks. RIP, Pat.[/font] [video:youtube] http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I posted it on my FB page because there were so many HUGE stories yesterday that I imagine this one got fairly buried. I saw it briefly last night, but nowhere today. I've been in several bands that covered various Smithereens songs. I also liked his solo work. One of my bigger influences, really. A shocking death, as I knew of no pre-existing conditions. It was like a two-fer yesterday, also losing our mayor with no prior warning of heart troubles. When I checked last night, Pat DiNizio's cause of death was not yet public. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Oh man that sucks-I knew them mostly for several MTV hits including this one-RIP: [video:youtube] Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p90jr Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 One of my fave singers and songwriters. Underrated... but he had a string of hits as calling cards. Very sad... he'd had a rough ride, health-wise, since his time in the spotlight. I believe he had some rare disorder that attacked his nervous system, leaving him with the choice of using medication for it that destroyed his metabolism and thyroid and caused an extreme weight gain or no treating it and suffering symptoms similar Multiple Sclerosis... then he suffered a bunch of falls in the past few years (on ice in winter, in the shower) that resulted in nerve damage to his arms leaving them eventually near paralyzed... and another recent fall damaged his back and neck. I suspect back surgery, something that has killed a few people I'm aware of, might have been the cause of death. Anyway, if you're on facebook go to the Daryl's House Nightclub page (Daryl Hall's place) and look for the Smithereens concert they streamed over the internet a few months ago. Though unable to play guitar or even adjust his mic stand, Pat sings a great show and keeps the crowd laughing with his stories, wit, and delivery. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqbob Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 The Smithereens are one of my favorite bands and for some reason I never caught one of their shows. This saddens me so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 RIP Pat DiNizio. 62 is pretty young. Wow dbm If it sounds good, it is good !! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=143231&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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