10 ALBUMS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

HENRY GROSS

Henry Gross had the rare opportunity to make a double impression on rock and roll history. The first time was as a charter member of the original oldies cover band Sha Na Na, and the distinction of becoming the youngest musician to perform at Woodstock. He later distinguished himself again by writing and recording the mega-hit song “Shannon,” a tear-stained ode to a deceased dog that once belonged to Beach Boy Carl Wilson.

Following the initiation of that solo career in 1970, Gross would