Troy Shondell
American singer-songwriter (1939–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gary Wayne Schelton[1] (May 14, 1939 – January 7, 2016), better known as Troy Shondell, was an American singer, who achieved fame in the early 1960s. He became a transatlantic one-hit wonder, by releasing a single that made the record charts in both the US and the UK.[2][3] The song, "This Time" (or sometimes billed as "This Time (We're Really Breaking Up)" ) sold over one million records, earning gold disc status.[4] In a single year, sales were over three million copies.[1]
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Troy Shondell | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Gary Wayne Schelton |
Born | (1939-05-14)May 14, 1939 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | January 7, 2016(2016-01-07) (aged 76) Picayune, Mississippi, U.S. |
Genres | Rock and roll |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1957–2010s |
Labels | Liberty Records (US) London Records (UK) |
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