![The Smithereens, with Pat DiNizio (wearing hat)](assets/images/pages/2013/rockstardeaths3/Smithereens.jpg)
Band: the Smithereens
Position: lead singer/songwriter, guitarist
Died: Dec. 12
Cause of death: undisclosed
Age: 62
Distinctions: New Jersey power-pop band peaked on the charts with "A Girl Like You" (No. 38, 1989) and Too Much Passion" (No. 37, 1992).