MILWAUKEE — The film “Song Sung Blue” opened Christmas Day in theaters. The film stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson and is based on an iconic Milwaukee Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning & Thunder.
Mike Sardina was the “Lightning” while Claire Stengl was the “Thunder.” As the film’s description suggests, the two found love while following their musician dreams. They performed in the Midwest throughout the 80s and 90s and also opened for some major bands. They later married. Mike Sardina died in 2006.
Our Courtny Gerrish spoke with the real life Claire Sardina on the movie and the life story of the Milwaukee musicians being shared to millions of moviegoers…