The Smithereens are an American rock band from Carteret, New Jersey, United States. The group formed in 1980 with members Pat DiNizio, [[Jim Babjak, Mike Mesaros, and Dennis Diken. This original lineup continued until 2006, when Mesaros left the band and Severo Jornacion took over on bass guitar until Mesaros' return in 2016 to present. After DiNizio died in 2017; the band continued performing live shows as a trio with various guest vocalists.
| Origin | Carteret, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, power pop, college rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | D-Tone Records, Little Ricky Records, Enigma, Restless, Capitol, BMG, RCA, Velvel, Koch, eOne Music |
| Members | Jim Babjak, Mike Mesaros, Dennis Diken |
| Past members | Pat DiNizio, Severo Jornacion |
About The Smithereens
College rock and power pop group with 1980's albums titled Especially for You and Green Thoughts which charted in both the US and UK. Their next three albums, 11; Blow Up; and A Date with The Smithereens, charted in just the US.
Achievement of The Smithereens
The band's name was derived from the Yosemite Sam catchphrase, "Varmint, I'm a-gonna blow you to smithereens!"
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Latest information about The Smithereens updated on July 28 2021.
