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This original lineup continued until 2006, when Mesaros left the band and Severo Jornacion took over on bass guitar until Mesaros' return in 2016. After DiNizio died in 2017, the band continued performing live shows as a trio (Babjak, Mesaros and Diken) with various guest vocalists.
In 1997, when Mesaros couldn’t make a Smithereens gig in San Diego, Severo Jornacion of Los Angeles was called upon to handle bass duties. Occasional fill-in opportunities followed, and when Mesaros decided to retire from the band, the energetic Jornacion — nicknamed “The Thrilla” — became a full-time member around late 2005/early 2006.
Jul 1, 2017 · It’s in this environment that Mesaros has rejoined the band. Severo Jornacion is still the main fill-in when Mesaros is off.
Jan 29, 2024 · The Smithereens’ lineup for their show at Sony Hall in New York City on Friday, January 26th was (left to right) Jim Babjak (guitar, vocals), Robin Wilson (vocals, guitar), Dennis Diken (drums, vocals) and Severo Jornacion (bass, vocals).
- John Curley
Dec 15, 2010 · Seated on a small couch to DiNizio’s right is Severo “The Thrilla” Jornacion, the band’s bassist. As Jornacion watches and listens, DiNizio sings the phrase a few more times, arms clasped behind his back as though the search for the right notes has him momentarily handcuffed.
May 31, 2010 · Whenever Mesaros was unavailable for a gig, The Smithereens would use a fill-in bassist, and that presented a window of opportunity for Los Angeles native Severo Jornacion. Jornacion says he became an instant Smithereens fan in 1986 when a friend loaned him “Especially for You.”
Jan 8, 2018 · The members of the Smithereens, including second bassist Severo Jornacion, will pay tribute to their late frontman Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank in a night called ...
