The Shangri-Las

== Info ==
The Shangri-Las were an American girl group best known for their hits Leader of the Pack and Remember (Walkin' in the Sand). The former was written during a craze of teen tragedy songs. The latter featured a then-unknown Billy Joel. Performed with The Beatles, The Drifters, and James Brown and the Famous Flames (Brown was surprised to discover the girls were white). Toured with Herman's Hermits, The Sonics, and The Iguanas featuring a young Iggy Pop (later of The Stooges). Also performed on Dick Clark's show. Also performed with The Rascals, The Animals, and Vanilla Fudge. Influenced New York Dolls, Blondie, Aerosmith (who covered them), and new wave act The Go-Go's. The Shangri-Las usual topics were teenage themes. Also influenced The Replacements, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Sonic Youth, and The Damned. Leader of the Pack was covered by Twisted Sister. The Shangri-Las also covered The Isley Brothers.
== Genres ==
Pop
Blue Eyed Soul
Category:Pop
Category:Blue Eyed Soul
Category:Sixties
Category:Hall of Fame snubs