Troy Shondell

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Troy Shondell
Shondell in 1962
OccupationSinger

Troy Shondell (born Gary Wayne Schelton; May 14, 1939 – January 7, 2016) was an American singer. His career began in 1957 and he was most famous during the 1960s. He was best known for his 1961 rock and roll single "This Time (We're Really Breaking Up)". The song made the record charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Shondell was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was married to Trina Shondell.

Shondell had Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. He died from problems caused by the diseases on January 7, 2016 in Picayune, Mississippi. He was 76.[1]

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  1. "Singer Troy Shondell, Singer of 'This Time,' Dies at Age 76". American Broadcasting Company. January 8, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2016.

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