Henry Gross, born on April 1, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York City, is an American
singer-songwriter known for his association with the group Sha Na Na and his hit
song "Shannon". At age 13, Gross performed at the New Jersey Pavilion at the
World's Fair with his first band, The Auroras. By 14, he was playing regularly
in local clubs and resort hotels. At 18, while studying at Brooklyn College, he
became a founding member of Sha Na Na, performing at Woodstock as their youngest
musician. Gross left Sha Na Na in 1970 to pursue a solo career, signing with ABC
Dunhill Records in 1971. His...