George Harrison wrote songs for Tommy James and the Shondells after the success of “Mony Mony.” Tommy James rejected the songs for one reason. “Mony Mony” inspired a hit cover by Billy Idol. Tommy ...

Tommy James co-wrote “Mony Mony” with producers Ritchie Cordell and Bo Gentry, and singer/songwriter Bobby Bloom. In a 2009 interview with Songfacts, James explained the origins of the party anthem’s ...

ALBANY, NY — Billy Idol’s hit song “Mony Mony” was released in 1981, and over 30 years later, it’d be a crucial part in the Albany Dutchmen being able to break their postseason dry-spell. Through the ...

"Mony Mony" singer Tommy James had to abruptly end his concert in Las Vegas last Friday after suffering from exhaustion. James was performing at the Golden Nugget casino on March 7 when he was ...

Billy Idol and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts kicked off their "It's a Nice Day to...Tour Again!" tour in Phoenix. Idol performed hits like "Rebel Yell," "White Wedding," and "Mony Mony," alongside new ...