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Mary Weiss

American singer
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Classic 1960s girl group the Shangri-Las
Classic 1960s girl group the Shangri-Las The Shangri-Las (from left): Mary-Ann Ganser, Betty Weiss, Margie Ganser, and Mary Weiss, c. 1964.

Mary Weiss was an American singer best known as the lead vocalist for the Shangri-Las, a popular girl group in the mid-1960s. The group, formed in 1963, consisted of two pairs of sisters, including Mary and her sister Betty Weiss, and twins Margie and Mary-Ann Ganser.1

The Shangri-Las achieved success with hits like "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" and their defining song, "Leader of the Pack," which topped the charts in 1964. After Betty Weiss left the group, they continued as a trio, releasing another top 10 hit, "I Can Never Go Home Anymore". The Shangri-Las disbanded in 1968 but reunited for performances over the years. Mary Weiss also released a solo album in 2007. The Shangri-Las' music influenced punk and new-wave artists.1

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