Crenshaw, Bebe Buell, Richard Barone, Tony Shanahan, Graham Maby, Freedy Johnston, Kenny Howes, John Jorgenson, Peter Zaremba, Keith Streng, producer Ed Stasium, Andy Burton, and various other musicians. The Pat DiNizio Musical Performance Scholarship was established at the Count Basie's Performing Arts Academy. In 2018, Babjak, Diken and Mesaros decided to continue the band's musical legacy and tour with different guest vocalists, including Marshall Crenshaw and Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms, separately taking over lead vocal duties at concerts throughout the United States, including shows in NYC, Chicago, Massachusetts, Colorado, and Virginia. On May 25, 2018, the band released Covers on Sunset Blvd. Records, featuring 22 of the band's favorite songs first recorded by other artists. The CD includes rarities from the vault and some previously unreleased tracks. On November 16, 2018, The Smithereens were nominated for induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, Performing Arts Category, Class of 2018. 2022 marks The Smithereens' 42nd continuous year as a band. In July 2020, the band released a 7-inch vinyl single of their cover of the Beatles' 1962 single "Love Me Do" and its B-side "P.S. I Love You". "Love Me Do" was originally recorded in 2008 during sessions for B-Sides The Beatles but was not considered for inclusion on the album. Both tracks feature session drummer Andy White, who originally performed on the Beatles versions. Mike Mesaros added new bass parts to both tracks and Kristin Pinell of the Grip Weeds guests on melodica. In September 2022, The Smithereens released The Lost Album. It was originally recorded in 1993 between their recording contracts with Capitol and RCA. Eleven of the songs on The Lost Album (minus the Babjak-penned "I'm Sexy") previously appeared on DiNizio's 1995 Song Demos release (MCA Publishing). Selected songs were also previously included on DiNizio's Songs and Sounds (1997), Pat DiNizio (2005), and The Best of Pat Dinizio (2015). Members Jim Babjak - lead guitar, backing vocals (1980–present) Dennis Diken - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1980–present) Mike Mesaros (born December 11, 1957) - bass guitar, backing vocals (1980-2006, 2016, 2017–present) Former members Pat DiNizio - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1980-2017, deceased) Severo "The Thrilla" Jornacion - bass guitar, backing vocals (2006-2016, touring substitute 2017–present) Discography Studio albums Especially for You, 1986 (Enigma, Capitol) US #51, UK INDIE #5 Green Thoughts, 1988 (Enigma, Capitol) US #60, UK INDIE #7 11, 1989 (Enigma, Capitol) US #41 Blow