2 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 …

2 days ago · In a world where music often intertwines with personal stories, the tale of Milwaukee's Lightning & Thunder stands out as a beacon of resilience and artistry. This …

5 days ago · In “Song Sung Blue,” Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Lightning & Thunder, a legendary Neil Diamond tribute band from Milwaukee with a remarkable love story. Real-life …

Milwaukee's Lightning & Thunder is lighting up the big screen. The real-life Neil Diamond tribute act, featuring married couple Mike and Claire Sardina, is the subject of a movie, "Song Sung …

4 days ago · Claire Sardina, who performed in Lightning & Thunder with Neil Diamond tribute artist Mike Sardina, tells the true story behind "Song Sung Blue."

5 days ago · What To Know Song Sung Blue tells the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, the Milwaukee-based tribute duo Lightning and Thunder, who overcame personal and …

3 days ago · 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.”

3 days ago · Song Sung Blue is a musical drama based on the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder, and we've broken down how much of the story is accurate.

Dec 18, 2025 · But while she lost her Lightning, Claire Sardina never lost her Thunder. Shortly after Mike’s death, Lightning and Thunder’s story was revealed to the world in Greg Kohs’ …

Nov 22, 2025 · Lightning & Thunder, whose real names are Mike and Claire Sardina, have been together -- both on stage and off -- for 14 years.