'Song Sung Blue' True Story: Who Are Mike and Claire Sardina
3 days ago · Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson portray Mike and Claire Sardina, a real-life married couple who performed in a Neil Diamond tribute act.
The Inspiring True Story of 'Song Sung Blue' - People.com
6 days ago · Mike “Lightning” and Clare “Thunder” Sardina are the real-life couple and Neil Diamond tribute band who inspired ‘Song Sung Blue.’ Keep reading to find out all about the true story ...
Who Are Mike & Claire Sardina From the 'Song Sung Blue' Movie
Dec 25, 2025 · The movie 'Song Sung Blue' tells the story of Mike and Claire Sardina, who formed a Neil Diamond tribute act in 1989. Learn more about the real-life couple.
Mike Sardina - Wikiwand
Mike Sardina was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Alice (née VanEnKenVort) and Anthony Sardina (1923 - 2004). [3] He served in the Vietnam War and was a retired body shop manager.
Mike Sardina - IMDb
Mike Sardina was born on 22 March 1951 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for Song Sung Blue (2008) and Parental Ties (2011). He was married to Claire Sardina. He died on 27 …
The true story behind 'Song Sung Blue,' Lightning & Thunder band
6 days ago · "Song Sung Blue" is based on real-life Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina. Here's more about the duo also known as Lightning & Thunder.
‘Song Sung Blue’ tells the real-life love story of Neil Diamond tribute ...
Dec 24, 2025 · The movie — based on a 2008 documentary with the same name — follows the real-life story of Wisconsin’s own Claire “Thunder” Sardinia and Mike “Lightning” Sardina, who performed …
The story of Lightning & Thunder retold on big screen
Nov 22, 2025 · Lightning & Thunder, whose real names are Mike and Claire Sardina, have been together -- both on stage and off -- for 14 years.
The True Story Behind 'Song Sung Blue' | TIME
Dec 25, 2025 · The characters are inspired by Mike and Claire Sardina, a real life couple that performed covers of Diamond classics in Wisconsin under their act "Lightning and Thunder.”
'Song Sung Blue' fact vs. fiction: Eddie Vedder, leg amputation, heart ...
6 days ago · Fact vs. fiction in Song Sung Blue: Heart attacks, a horrific accident, and Eddie Vedder's unexpected call Writer-director Craig Brewer breaks down the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina ...