Tommy Tutone was an American pop and rock band popular in the 1980s. The band gained national attention with its hit song "867-5309/Jenny," which soared to the top of the U.S. music charts in 1982. In January 2009, former New Jersey disc jockey Spencer Potter announced he was selling his phone number—201-867-5309—to the highest bidder on eBay. As of February 2, 2009, bids had reached more than $5,600 for the coveted number.CNN: '867-5309' number for sale on eBay (February 2, 2009) eBay: 867-5309 Phone Number in NYC Area...
"867-5309/Jenny" on eBay
Tommy Tutone's song "867-5309/Jenny" became a hit song shortly after its release in 1982. Since then, many have sought to get the coveted number as their own. In 2004, New Jersey disc jockey Spencer Potter got the area code 201 version of the phone number. Potter said he receives about 40 calls per day from curiosity seekers, wanting to know who has the number. In January 2009, Potter decided to sell the number on eBay. Within days, the auction had reached more than $5,600.CNN: '867-5309' number for sale on eBay (February 2, 2009) eBay: 867-5309 Phone Number in NYC Area...
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Fast Facts
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Formed
1978
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Origin
California
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Studio albums
4
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Band members
Tommy Heath, Jimmy James, Andy Gauthier and Greg Georgeson
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Fact:
Frontman Heath works as a software engineer in addition to his music
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Biggest hit
1982's "867-5309/Jenny"
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Fact:
Song has been covered by numerous artists, including They Might Be Giants, Less Than Jake and the Goo Goo Dolls
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New Jersey disc jockey was selling his 202-867-5309 phone number on eBay in early-2009CNN: '867-5309' number for sale on eBay (February 2, 2009)
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Spencer Potter said he hoped to make at least $40,000 from the auctionCNN: '867-5309' number for sale on eBay (February 2, 2009)
