Mary Weiss, who has died aged 75, was the lead singer of the 1960s American girl band the Shangri-Las, who enjoyed hits about teenage love and tragedy such as Remember (Walking in the Sand) and Leader of the Pack; she was 15 when she released her first record, and 16 when she bought her first gun – protection from the unwanted attention that came with fame.
Lead Shangri-Las singer, Mary Weiss, has died at the age of 75, it has been confirmed. With tributes now being made to the 'icon and heroine' of 60s music