Frontman in the band Tommy James and the Shondells, the group who performed "Hanky Panky" in 1966 and "Crimson and Clover" two years later.

Before Fame

He was a model before turning five years old. His first band, The Tornadoes, was formed in 1959.

Trivia

Roulette Records never paid him millions of dollars in royalties.

Family Life

He married a woman named Lynda.

Associated With

George Harrison offered James some songs for his band, but he turned them down.