1960s hitmaker and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dino Danelli, drummer for The Rascals, died Thursday, December 15, in New York City at the age of 78.
The announcement confirming his passing was first made on the band’s official Facebook page, followed by a statement from the band’s former guitarist, Gene Cornish.
A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Danelli kept the beat behind the drums throughout the band’s nine albums and was called “one of the great unappreciated rock drummers in history.”
Heartbreaking news: The official Rascals Facebook page has confirmed that drummer Dino Danelli died Thursday, December 15th, in New York City at the age of 78.
“Our beloved Dino passed away today. I’ll be telling you more about his incredible talent in the near future and sharing his life experiences that he has shared with me and my share their experiences as friends and collaborators. Rascals Facebook page.
“I hope you will continue to appreciate his talent and send him love. Thank you for supporting him in his various endeavors throughout his career. I was able to fulfill his dream of becoming a
The post ended with “Bless you all” and was attributed to Joe Russo, who is listed as Dino Danelli’s spokesperson.
About an hour after the band’s official announcement, Cornish, 78, said: took him Facebook page In tribute, he wrote, “It is with a broken heart that I have to announce the passing of Dino Danelli. He was my brother and the greatest drummer I have ever seen. I am now , is devastated.
He concluded with a message to a friend and former colleague. ‘
A message of love: The Rascals’ official Facebook page called on fans to “continue to appreciate his talent and send him some love.”
Tribute: Former Rascals guitarist Gene Cornish called Danelli ‘the greatest drummer I’ve ever seen’ and ‘my brother’
Danelli had gigged with various players before forming The Young Rascals in 1965 in Garfield, New Jersey, connecting with Cornish, Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati.
They went on to release their first three studio albums as The Young Rascals by 1967. However, for legal reasons, the band shortened the name of their fourth album, ‘Once Upon a Dream’ (1968) to The Rascals, and released their ninth studio album, ‘The Island Island’. of Real” (1972) before disbanding.
Cornish and Brigati left the band after their seventh LP release, Search and Nearness (1971), while Danelli and Cavaliere remained with the band throughout the Rascals’ career.
Their long list of hits includes I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore, Good Lovin’, Groovin’, People Got To Be Free, How Can I Be Sure, A Beautiful Morning, A Girl Like You, A Ray Of Hope, etc. , See Call Me Back and Glory Glory.
Short but Sweet: First known as the Young Rascals, the band released seven albums between 1966 and 1972 with the original line-up of Cavaliere, Cornish, Brigati and Danelli, leaving only Cavaliere and Danelli. released two more albums.
The group’s original line-up was The Rascals: Once, a combination concert/theater event produced and directed by Stephen Van Zandt and Maureen Van Zandt, guitarists of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. • Reunited in 2012 for their first performance in over 40 years at Upon a Dream. .
Known as Little Stephen, he inducted The Rascals into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on May 6, 1997 and presented them with the award.
All four original members appeared together and performed Good Lovin’, Groovin’, How Can I Be Sure, and People Got To Be Free at the entrance ceremony.
according to appaccording to Joe Russo, who is in charge of Danelli’s affairs, there will be no formal funeral for Danelli.
According to RIP: App, a formal funeral will not be held for Danelli (left), according to Joe Russo, who is in charge of Danelli’s affairs.Corniche and Danelli are visible on the right