"Shangri-Las Lead Singer Mary Weiss Dies at 75"
TL;DR
Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the influential girl group the Shangri-Las, has passed away at the age of 75. The group achieved chart success in the 1960s with hits like "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" and "Leader of the Pack." After the group disbanded, Weiss pursued other career paths before making a solo comeback in 2007. Her impact on music and culture has been widely recognized, and her legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians.
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- Mary Weiss dead: Singer in girl group the Shangri-Las was 75 Los Angeles Times
- Mary Weiss brought streetwise realism to the Shangri-Las – and let 60s girl groups flirt with danger The Guardian
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