Troy Shondell | |
|---|---|
 Shondell in 1962 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gary Wayne Schelton |
| Born | May 14, 1939 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 2016 (aged 76) Picayune, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1957–2010s |
| Labels | Liberty Records (US) London Records (UK) |
Gary Wayne Schelton[1] (May 14, 1939 – January 7, 2016), better known as Troy Shondell, was an American singer, who achieved fame in the early 1960s. He became a transatlantic one-hit wonder, by releasing a single that made the record charts in both the US and the UK.[2][3] The song, "This Time" (or sometimes billed as "This Time (We're Really Breaking Up)" ) sold over one million records, earning gold disc status.[4] In a single year, sales were over three million copies.[1]
- ^ a b Linda Seida (1944-05-14). "Troy Shondell | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
AMG Chartswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 497. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
The Book of Golden Discswas invoked but never defined (see the help page).