Sha Na Na
Sha Na Na parlayed their straight-ahead '50s rock & roll revivalism into a successful touring career, even if they were never as popular on record as they were live. The group's image and style were unabashedly anachronistic, as they covered '50s pop and doo wop standards, slicked their hair back in the greaser fashion, and dressed in flamboyant '50s costumes. Sha Na Na formed at Columbia University in 1968 and quickly built a name for themselves with live performances, often at the Fillmore East, featuring such theatrics as a dance contest for audience members. The original lineup consisted of vocalists Rob Leonard, Scott Powell, Johnny Contardo, Frederick "Denny" Greene, Richard "Ritchie" Joffe, and Don York, plus guitarists Chris Donald, Elliot Cahn, and Henry Gross, bassist Bruce Clarke, drummer John "Jocko" Marcellino, pianists "Screamin'" Scott Simon and John "Bowzer" Bauman, and former Danny and the Juniors saxophonist Leonard Baker. Sha Na Na's big break came with a booking at the Woodstock Festival in 1969; they caught on with the public and began a string of appearances at rock & roll venues and nightclubs. Gross left for a solo career in 1970 and scored a Top Ten hit six years later with "Shannon," something his old group was never able to do; Sha Na Na was largely a live act playing on nostalgia and entertainment value, which did not translate as well on record. In spite of internal problems including nervous breakdowns and the death of member Vincent Taylor from a heroin overdose in 1974, the group peaked in popularity in the late '70s, hosting its own syndicated television show from 1977 to 1981 and appearing in the 1978 film Grease. Screamin' Scott Simon co-wrote the song "Sandy" for the film; meanwhile, Jon "Bowzer" Bauman continued his television career, co-hosting a morning show in Los Angeles and guesting frequently on several game shows. The group continues to tour with several original members still on board.
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Discografia
19 álbum(ns) • Ordenado por Mais vendidos
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From the Streets of New York (Live)
Rock - Lançado por Legacy Recordings em 01/06/2015
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Live at Woodstock (Live at Woodstock)
Rock - Lançado por Buddah - Legacy em 26/07/2019
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The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll
Pop - Lançado por Legacy Recordings em 16/05/2014
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Rock & Roll Is Here to Stay
Rock - Lançado por Legacy Recordings em 31/05/2015
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Sha Na Na
Rock - Lançado por Legacy Recordings em 05/06/2015
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Grease For Peace: The Best of Sha Na Na
International Pop - Lançado por BMG Heritage em 01/08/2002
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40th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Pop - Lançado por The Gold Label em 14/07/2009
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The Night Is Still Young
Pop - Lançado por Legacy Recordings em 16/05/2014
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Sha Na Na 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
Rock - Lançado por The Gold Label em 21/06/2019
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Rockin' Christmas
Pop - Lançado por The Gold Label em 01/01/2006
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Romeo & Juliet
Pop - Lançado por Westmill em 30/09/2016
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One More Saturday Night
Pop - Lançado por The Gold Label em 01/01/2006
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Rock 'n Roll Dance Party
Pop - Lançado por The Gold Label em 01/01/2006
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Woodstock: 20 Years After
Rock - Lançado por Liberation Hall em 05/08/2022
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Rock Masters: Pony Time
Rock - Lançado por Carinco AG em 14/12/2005
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Promised Land
Rock - Lançado por Liberation Hall em 15/07/2022
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Rock Masters: Rockin' Robin
Rock - Lançado por Carinco AG em 14/12/2005
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You Can't Sit Down
Rock - Lançado por Liberation Hall em 10/06/2022
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