"Shangri-Las' Lead Singer Mary Weiss Dies at 75, Musicians Pay Tribute"
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Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the Shangri-Las known for the hit song "Leader of the Pack," has passed away at the age of 75. Her passionate and emotive performance in the 1964 hit captured teenage angst and melodrama, earning the song a No. 1 spot on the charts. Weiss, who was just 15 at the time, conveyed raw emotion in her singing, and her work with the Shangri-Las left a lasting impact on the music industry.
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