Band, *1978 US, San Francisco
Rock
Tommy Tutone is a power pop band, best known for its 1981 hit "867-5309/Jenny", which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although it is usually referred to as a San Francisco band, it was actually based in Willits, California, at the time that "Jenny" was released. The song became so popular that people in the United States to this day dial this telephone number and ask for Jenny as a prank. Regarding the famous number, "We had people threatening to sue us. It was the Buffalo Chief of Police's daughter's number in New York," said frontman Tommy Heath. A common misconception is that Tommy Tutone is the name of the lead singer; it is actually the name of the band. Tommy Heath is the lead singer. The name of the band developed from its original name, Tommy and the Tu-tones, to merely Tommy Tutone.
Jim Keller voc, g, b | |
Jon Lyons b US | |
Tom Heath voc, g, p *1947 | |
Micky Shine dr, voc, perc |
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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A Long Time Ago | Tommy Tutone | 2011 | Compil. |
Priceless Collection: 867-5309/Jenny | Tommy Tutone | 2003 | Compil. |
Tutone.rtf | Tommy Tutone | 1998 | Album |
Tommy Tutone / Tommy Tutone - 2 | Tommy Tutone | 1997 | Compil. |
Nervous Love | Tommy Tutone | 1996 | Album |
Captured Live | Tommy Tutone | 1984 | Album |
Get Around Girl | Tommy Tutone | 1983 | Single |
National Emotion | Tommy Tutone | 1983 | Album |
Alive And Almost Dangerous | Tommy Tutone | 1982 | Album |
Tommy Tutone-2 | Tommy Tutone | 1981 | Album |
867-5309/Jenny | Tommy Tutone | 1981 | Single |
Which Man Are You | Tommy Tutone | 1981 | Single |
Cheap Date | Tommy Tutone | 1980 | Single |
Girl In The Back Seat / Am I Supposed To Lie | Tommy Tutone | 1980 | Single |
Angel Say No | Tommy Tutone | 1980 | Single |
Tommy Tutone | Tommy Tutone | 1980 | Album |