"Shangri-Las Lead Singer Mary Weiss Dies at 75"
TL;DR
Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the Shangri-Las known for hits like "Leader of the Pack," has passed away at 75. Her edgy style and yearning vocals brought a new vibe to the 1960s girl-group era. After leaving music for decades, she made a solo comeback in her 50s. The Shangri-Las' brief but influential career opened doors for female performers and inspired artists like Debbie Harry. Weiss's honest portrayal of teenage angst in her songs resonated with many.
- Mary Weiss, style-setting lead singer of the Shangri-Las, dies at 75 The Washington Post
- Mary Weiss, Shangri-Las lead vocalist behind ‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ and more, has died CNN
- Mary Weiss, Shangri-Las Lead Singer and an Icon of the Girl-Group Era, Dies at 75 AOL
- Mary Weiss, lead singer of The Shangri-Las, has died NPR
- Mary Weiss brought streetwise realism to the Shangri-Las – and let 60s girl groups flirt with danger The Guardian
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