Tommyjames

Tommy James and The Shondells

New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee Tommy James (“Mony Mony,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Crimson and Clover”) celebrates six decades of hitmaking as he performs the songs that have made him an enduring music legend since the 1960s.

CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION, CRIMSON & CLOVER, MONY MONY, I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW, SWEET CHERRY WINE, HANKY PANKY, MIRAGE, THREE TIMES IN LOVE and DRAGGIN’ THE LINE are just a few of the many hits….23 gold singles, 9 platinum albums and over 100 million records sold worldwide….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 hits….BILLY IDOL, PRINCE,
JOAN JETT, BILLY JOE ARMSTRONG, CARLOS SANTANA, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, REM, DOLLY PARTON, KELLY CLARKSON, TOM JONES, CHER and even THE BOSTON POPS…..check complete list on tommyjames.com.

Tommy’s music is featured in over 65 films, 53 tv shows and numerous commercials…..total list on
tommyjames.com.

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 Terminal C in New Jersey. Tommy’s image is also displayed along with
other New Jersey celebrities at the Molly Pitcher Rest Area and the Atlantic City Rest Area 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 recently inducted into THE LAS VEGAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME.
Tommy’s critically acclaimed autobiography ME, THE MOB AND THE MUSIC , listed on Rolling Stone’s
TOP 25 MUSIC MEMOIRS is now in pre-production for a film with producer Barbara DeFina whose credits include GOODFELLAS, CASINO, CAPE FEAR, AGE OF INNOCENCE, SILENCE and THE GRIFTERS…she also produced Michael Jackson’s BAD video. ….the screenplay by Matthew Stone whose credits include INTOLERABLE CRUELTY and BIG TROUBLE…..

Tommy is now enjoying more 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 last year entitled ALIVE with two tracks hitting the BILLBOARD AC CHART. …..and now, a new
compilation album ROCK PARTY just released.

Now entering his 51st year in the music business, he continues to tour the USA and hopefully Canada
in the near future. Follow him on facebook, instagram and twitter and visit his website TOMMYJAMES.COM for all other pertinent information.

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