Tommy James

Tommy James
Tommy James in 2010
Tommy James in 2010
Background information
Birth nameThomas Gregory Jackson
Born (1947-04-29) April 29, 1947 (age 77)
Dayton, Ohio, US
OriginNiles, Michigan, US
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards, tambourine
Years active1959–present
Labels
Member ofTommy James and the Shondells
WebsiteTommy James and the Shondells

Tommy James (born Thomas Gregory Jackson; April 29, 1947) is an American musician,[1] singer, songwriter, and record producer, widely known as frontman of the 1960s rock band Tommy James and the Shondells,[2] who were known for their hits including "Mony Mony", "Crimson and Clover" and "I Think We're Alone Now".

  1. ^ Deming, Mark. "Tommy James Biography". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Tommy James & The Shondells". Classicbands.com. Retrieved December 11, 2010.