Arts & Entertainment

Tommy James And The Shondells Are Playing At Rialto

Many artists around the world continue to cover his songs including Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Jett, Billy Idol and Kelly Clarkson.

(Image via Rialto Square Theatre )

JOLIET, IL — Tommy James and the Shondells will perform at Rialto Square Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 28. Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday. Tickets will be $95, $79.50, $62.50 and $45. Additional fees may apply when ordering online.

According to the Rialto:

"Crystal Blue Persuasion," "Crimson & Clover," "Mony Mony," "I Think We're Alone Now," "Draggin' The Line," "Hanky Panky," "Sweet Cherry Wine," "Three Times in Love" and "Mirage" are just a few of the many hits — 23 Gold Records, nine Platinum albums and over 100 million records sold worldwide and 32 Billboard Hot 100 Chart Hits.

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Many artists around the world have covered and continue to cover his songs including Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Kelly Clarkson, Rem, Dolly Parton, Carlos Santana, Cher, Tom Jones and even The Boston Pops.

Tommy’s music can be heard in 55 films, 39 TV shows, and numerous commercials to date. BMI lauded Tommy for his success with the presentation of five million Air Awards for his music being played more than 21 million times on air.

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Tommy’s critically acclaimed autobiography Me, The Mob and The Music is on Rolling Stone's Top 25 Best Music Memoirs List and is now in production for a major motion picture.

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