How many original members of Sha Na Na are still with the group?
Sha Na Na Alumni - Where are they now?
When did Sha Na Na get started?
Where did the name Sha Na Na come from?
Can I write directly to the members of the group?
Is there a Sha Na Na fan club I can join?
Are episodes of Sha Na Na's TV show available?
Where can I buy Sha Na Na merchandise?

Q  How many original members of Sha Na Na are still with the group?
 A.  You'll see three original Sha Na Na's members in the current lineup: Jocko Marcellino, Screamin' Scott Simon, and Donny York.

Q.  Sha Na Na Alumni - Where Are They Now??
 A.  As far as we know:

Elliot “Gino” Cahn (guitar/ singer) left the group after five years, became a very successful entertainment lawyer and went on to manage the rock group Green Day.

Scott “Santini” Powell (singer) is now an orthopedic surgeon in the L.A. area. He’s the team doctor for USA Woman’s soccer team.

Rob Leonard (singer) is currently Professor of Linguistics and Swahili and head of the language department at Hofstra University on Long Island, New York.

Alan Cooper (Original bass singer) singing At The Hop in the Woodstock film) went on to be a professor of theology at the Jewish Theological Seminary.

Joe Witkin (piano) is an retired emergency room doctor.

Henry Gross (Guitar/ singer) moved to Nashville, wrote, sang and had a hit: Shannon

Dave Garret (singer) is CEO of a successful manufacturing company.

Bruce “Bruno” Clarke (bass guitar/singer) teaches college literature.

Rich Joffe (singer) was a litigation attorney in NYC.

Johnny Contardo was working as a journalist in the L.A. area and still tours as solo artist.

Jon “Bowzer” Bauman lives with his family in the L.A. area and still tours as a solo act singing and hosting shows.

Lennie Baker, Denny Greene, “Dirty Dan” Mc Bride, Reggie Batisse, Chris Donald a.k.a. “Vinnie Taylor” and bassist David “Chico” Ryan have passed away. Their great talent and energy are greatly missed.

Three of the early Sha Na Na guitarists attained some fame. Henry Gross wrote, sang and had a hit: Shannon, Elliot “Ronzoni” Randell played lead on Steely Dan’s Are You Reeling In The Years and Elliot “Gino” Cahn went on to manage the rock group Green Day.


Q When did Sha Na Na get started?
A. Sha Na Na began as an acapella group called the Kingsmen on the campus of Columbia University in New York back in 1969. The group originally performed a variety of songs, but the music of the '50s proved to be so popular that the members decided to stick to the oldies and Sha Na Na was born.  

Q Where did the name "Sha Na Na" come from?
 A.  The name came from a line in the hit song "Get A Job," performed by the Silhouettes in 1957. 

Q.  Can I write directly to the members of the group?
 A. Because Sha Na Na is often on tour or busy with recording projects, it's difficult for the members of the group to personally respond to fan mail. However, if you have any questions or comments about Sha Na Na, you can write to the e-mail address for this web site. 

Q  Is there a Sha Na Na fan club I can join?
 A. There is a Sha Na Na Fan Group in Yahoo Groups. You can follow the linsk on the Links page to join or sign up for their mailing list. Also, be sure to check this web site frequently, because you'll find everything you want to know about Sha Na Na's concert dates, new album releases and other important information. And, of course, you can follow the guys on Twitter and Facebook.

Q  Are episodes of Sha Na Na's TV show available on DVD?
 A. Not at the present time. The group filmed 97 episodes of the show, which aired from 1977 to 1981. Fortunately, there are lots of great clips both from the show and other performances and interviews here on YouTube.

Q  Where can I buy Sha Na Na merchandise?
 A. You can purchase photos and compact discs and all of Sha Na Na's live performances right here on our website. CD's can also be purchased from  Pat Boone's Solid Gold website.