Pat DiNizio, the songwriter and lead singer for the durable New Jersey rock ‘n’ roll band the Smithereens, whose melodic, guitar-heavy songs like “Blood and Roses” and “A Girl Like You” attracted a ...

Pat DiNizio, front man for the New Jersey roots rockers the Smithereens, died Tuesday, his band said in a statement. He was 62. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pat DiNizio, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – It’s been almost six years since Pat DiNizio, lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter for the New Jersey-bred rock band The Smithereens, died at the age of 62. But the band, ...

This is FRESH AIR. Pat DiNizio, the lead singer and main songwriter of the band The Smithereens, died yesterday. He was 62. DiNizio's music was influenced by all the songs he grew up listening to on ...

Pat DiNizio, a singer and songwriter who made popular rock songs as the leader of The Smithereens, died on Tuesday at age 62, his fellow band members say. No cause of death was provided. “Today we ...

Pat DiNizio, lead singer of The Smithereens, has died. He was 62. The death of the singer, songwriter and founding member of the band was announced on his Facebook page. “It is with great sadness that ...

Pat DiNizio, a singer and songwriter who made popular rock songs as the leader of The Smithereens, died on Tuesday, his fellow band members say. Pat DiNizio, a singer and songwriter who made popular ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. >> Pat DiNizio, who as lead singer and songwriter for the New Jersey band the Smithereens was known for such hits as “Blood and Roses” and “A Girl Like You,” has died at age 62.