It has been confirmed by Miriam Linna of Norton Records that Mary Weiss, the legendary frontwoman of the 1960s New York band Shangri-Las, passed away at the age of 75.
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Paying homage, Miriam Linna describes Mary as a heroine and symbol who inspires people of all ages and genders and highlights her influence on young people.
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Heartfelt tributes are shared on Ronnie Spector's Instagram, emphasizing the similarity in character between Mary Weiss and Ronnie—both bold bad girls of the 1960s.
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Pop musician Sky Ferreira describes Mary Weiss as an inspiration that never goes away, demonstrating the leader of the Shangri-Las' lasting impact.
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Shangri-Las, who were formed in Queens alongside her sister and the twins Marge and Mary Ann Ganser, came to prominence in 1964 when producer George "Shadow" Morton noticed them.
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The group rose to prominence with teen tragedy songs like "Give Him a Great Big Kiss," which embodied early 1960s melodramatic themes, and "Leader of the Pack," which peaked at number one in 1964.
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Looking back, Weiss talks about the band's dissolution in 1968 over legal problems, going from music to legal battles and having to deal with recording limitations for ten years.
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In 2007, Mary Weiss returned to the studio with her final solo album, "Dangerous Game," conveying a sense of home after a fortuitous meeting with Billy Miller of Norton Records.