Leader of the Pack, likewise released in 1964, was a number-one smash. Both songs appeared on the Shangri-Las' debut album, also known as "Leader of the Pack", which was published in 1965. Mary Weiss, 'Shangri-Las' Lead Vocalist Dies at 75.
Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the 1960s pop group the Shangri-Las, whose hits included “Leader of the Pack,” has died. She was 75. Miriam Linna, founder of Weiss’ label, Norton Records, said Sunday that Weiss died Friday in Palm Springs, California. No cause of death was given. Rolling Stone first reported her death Friday. […]
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