Sha Na Na Member Who Co-Wrote Song in ‘Grease,’ Dead at 75

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Screamin’ Scott Simon, Sha Na Na Member Who Co-Wrote Song in ‘Grease,’ Dead at 75
The pianist performed with the doo-wop group from 1970 to 2022 and co-penned “Sandy,” which John Travolta famously sang in Grease

Known as “Screamin’ Scott” Simon, he remained a member of Sha Na Na from 1970 until they stopped touring in 2022. Simon and the band appeared in the iconic 1978 film Grease as “Johnny Casino and the Gamblers” in the adaptation’s high school dance scenes. He also collaborated with Louis St. Louis to co-write the song “Sandy,” which was performed by John Travolta in the movie. The single reached Number Two on the U.K. Singles Chart, remaining there for 15 weeks.

In 1977, Sha Na Na premiered the popular syndicated variety television series, Sha Na Na, which aired until 1981. Each 30-minute episode would feature the band playing Fifties and Sixties hits and comedy skits. 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.

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