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No strangers, only friends on stage with the Smithereens. The Carteret band lost their founding lead singer when Pat DiNizio passed away in 2017 at the age of 62. The Smithereens have moved forward ...

Playing shows are great, but a popular ‘80s band is definitely looking forward to its post-concert meal once it performs for a Massachusetts audience later this month. Dennis Diken, founding member ...

I don’t know if I’d exactly call it an epiphany, but the reissue of 1999’s God Save The Smithereens (KOCH) has certainly crystallized some thoughts in this listener’s head regarding the often blurring ...

NATICK — Dennis Diken can't imagine not playing music. The Smithereens drummer, 68, has had a passion for it since he was a child, and continues to play decades later. “We all grew up being big music ...

Lots of bands lose their leaders and are at a loss as to how to move on. Few acts have handled that dilemma like The Smithereens. When vocalist and main songwriter Pat DiNizio died in 2017 at the age ...