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Screamin’ Scott Simon, Sha Na Na Member Who Co-Wrote Song in ‘Grease,’ Dead at 75
Scott Simon, who dedicated 52 years playing the piano for doo-wop group Sha Na Na, has died at the age of 75.
Simon and the band appeared in the iconic 1979 film Grease as “ Johnny Casino and the Gamblers ” in the adaptation’s high school dance scenes. Simon performed in all 96 episodes of the show alongside a star-studded list of guests that included the likes of Chuck Berry, Fabian, Chubby Checker, the Ramones, Kim Carnes, Dusty Springfield, Billy Crystal, Barbara Mandrell, Stephanie Mills, and more. Simon was known for performing on stage with feverish energy, sometimes playing the piano with his feet as he he sang hits like Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On’” and Danny and the Juniors “At the Hop.” Sha Na Na’s gonzo performances included a whirlwind of choreography, costume changes, and audience participation.
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