Formed in the early 1960s in Queens, New York, The Shangri-Las were a groundbreaking girl group known for their dramatic storytelling and emotionally charged vocals. Led by sisters Mary and Betty Weiss, with twins Margie and Mary Ann Ganser, they brought a raw teenage realism to pop music with hits like “Leader of the Pack” and “Remember (Walking in the Sand).” Blending streetwise attitude with lush production, The Shangri-Las influenced generations of artists with their mix of innocence, rebellion, and cinematic flair.