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  • Apr 1, 1951
    Pop singer Henry Gross, best known for his 1976 hit "Shannon," is born in Brooklyn, New York. In 1969, he co-founds the '50s revival group Sha Na Na. In 1996, he nets a country hit as a songwriter on BlackHawk's "Big Guitar"
    Aug 18, 1969
    Oldies group Sha Na Na, including Henry Gross, serves up Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" during the final moments of Woodstock. The morning's performers also include Blood Sweat & Tears, Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Jimi Hendrix
    Jun 18, 1976
    Henry Gross' pop hit "Shannon" is certified gold by the RIAA. The single's bass player, Warren Gates Nichols, is destined to play steel guitar for Confederate Railroad
    Jun 18, 2002
    Harper Entertainment publishes "The Bluebird Cafe Scrapbook" as the songwriter club celebrates its 20th anniversary. Among the artists featured: Keith Urban, Gail Davies, Bill Lloyd, Ashley Cleveland, Henry Gross, Cindy Bullens and Poco alum Rusty Young

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