Tommy Roe
PMP Network Presents
Tommy Roe, a prominent singer from the 1960s and early 1970s, joins PMP Network. He reflects on his successful music career, including hit songs such as "Dizzy" and "Sheila." Roe also discusses his book, "Cabbage Town to Tinsletown and Places in Between."
Tommy Roe
About Tommy Roe
Tommy Roe is an American rock and pop singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia, who achieved major chart success in the 1960s and early 1970s. His signature hits include "Sheila," which reached number one in 1962, and "Dizzy," which topped charts in the U.S., UK, and Canada in 1969, selling two million copies. Other notable songs include "Sweet Pea" and "Jam Up and Jelly Tight." He co-authored an autobiography chronicling his journey from Atlanta's Cabbagetown neighborhood to music stardom.
In this interview
- Discusses his autobiography "From Cabbagetown to Tinseltown and places in between"
- Reflects on hit songs including "Sheila" and "Dizzy"
- Host mentions "It's Now Winter's Day" as a personal favorite Tommy Roe song
Since this interview
Tommy Roe announced his retirement from scheduled concerts and interviews in February 2018. He later released a new single titled "80" in May 2022 for his 80th birthday, followed by the album "From Here to Here" in January 2023. In April 2023, he announced his first live performances since retirement, with concerts in Nashville and Holmdel.
