Dino Danelli, the drummer who was the backbone of blue-eyed soul hitmakers The Rascals (nee The Young Rascals) has died at age 78.
Specifics were scant on what happened and where/when. However, group spokesperson Joe Russo wrote on Danelli’s Facebook page that the drummer struggled with coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure, requiring an angioplasty over a decade earlier.
His bandmate, guitarist Gene Cornish, paid tribute to Danelli on Facebook.
“It is with a broken heart that I must tell you of the passing of Dino Danelli,” Cornish wrote Thursday on social media. “He was my brother and the greatest drummer I’ve ever seen. I am devastated at this moment. Rest in peace, Dino; I love you brother.”
Danelli grew up in Jersey City, N.J., and started his career as a jazz drummer, playing with Lionel Hampton and spending time in New Orleans. He met future...
Specifics were scant on what happened and where/when. However, group spokesperson Joe Russo wrote on Danelli’s Facebook page that the drummer struggled with coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure, requiring an angioplasty over a decade earlier.
His bandmate, guitarist Gene Cornish, paid tribute to Danelli on Facebook.
“It is with a broken heart that I must tell you of the passing of Dino Danelli,” Cornish wrote Thursday on social media. “He was my brother and the greatest drummer I’ve ever seen. I am devastated at this moment. Rest in peace, Dino; I love you brother.”
Danelli grew up in Jersey City, N.J., and started his career as a jazz drummer, playing with Lionel Hampton and spending time in New Orleans. He met future...
- 12/16/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Dino Danelli, the founding drummer for New Jersey rock and rollers the Rascals, as well as a member of Steven Van Zandt’s backing band the Disciples of Soul, has died at the age of 78.
Danelli’s death was confirmed on his Facebook page in a post from friend and Rascals archivist, Joe Russo. An exact cause of death wasn’t given, though Russo said Danelli’s “primary challenges” were coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. Russo said the drummer’s health began to falter around 2018, and earlier this...
Danelli’s death was confirmed on his Facebook page in a post from friend and Rascals archivist, Joe Russo. An exact cause of death wasn’t given, though Russo said Danelli’s “primary challenges” were coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. Russo said the drummer’s health began to falter around 2018, and earlier this...
- 12/16/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The Rascals Once Upon A Dream, which opened last night on Broadway, is directed by Steven Van Zandt and Marc Brickman. With music byFelix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, The Rascals Once Upon a Dream has stage, video and lighting design by Brickman and has music production and is written by legendary guitarist Van Zandt. Performances begin Monday, April 15th atBroadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre 226 West 46th Street, and will play through Sunday, May 5th.The group celebrated the big night at Sardi's after the show and you can go inside the opening night after party below...
- 4/17/2013
- by Linda Lenzi
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Rascals Once Upon A Dream, which opened last night on Broadway, is directed by Steven Van Zandt and Marc Brickman. With music byFelix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, The Rascals Once Upon a Dream has stage, video and lighting design by Brickman and has music production and is written by legendary guitarist Van Zandt. Performances begin Monday, April 15th atBroadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre 226 West 46th Street, and will play through Sunday, May 5th.BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out phtoos from the first official curtain call below...
- 4/17/2013
- by Jennifer Broski
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Rascals Once Upon A Dream, which opened last night on Broadway, is directed by Steven Van Zandt and Marc Brickman. With music byFelix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, The Rascals Once Upon a Dream has stage, video and lighting design by Brickman and has music production and is written by legendary guitarist Van Zandt. Performances begin Monday, April 15th atBroadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre 226 West 46th Street, and will play through Sunday, May 5th. Opening night is set for Tuesday, April 16th.BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out who was on the pre-show red carpet below...
- 4/17/2013
- by Jennifer Broski
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Rascals Once Upon A Dream, which will premiere on Broadway this spring for 15 performances only, is directed by Steven Van Zandt and Marc Brickman. With music byFelix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, The Rascals Once Upon a Dream has stage, video and lighting design by Brickman and has music production and is written by legendary guitarist Van Zandt. Performances begin Monday, April 15th atBroadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre 226 West 46th Street, and will play through Sunday, May 5th. Opening night is set for Tuesday, April 16th.The whole gang met the press yesterday and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with teh band about their new show. Check out a performance preview below...
- 4/16/2013
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Rascals Once Upon A Dream, which will premiere on Broadway this spring for 15 performances only, is directed by Steven Van Zandt and Marc Brickman. With music byFelix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, The Rascals Once Upon a Dream has stage, video and lighting design by Brickman and has music production and is written by legendary guitarist Van Zandt. Performances begin Monday, April 15th atBroadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre 226 West 46th Street, and will play through Sunday, May 5th. Opening night is set for Tuesday, April 16th.The whole gang met the press yesterday and you can check out full photo coverage below.
- 4/16/2013
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Rascals Once Upon A Dream, which will premiere on Broadway this spring for 15 performances only, is directed by Steven Van Zandt and Marc Brickman. With music byFelix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, The Rascals Once Upon a Dream has stage, video and lighting design by Brickman and has music production and is written by legendary guitarist Van Zandt. Performances begin Monday, April 15th atBroadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre 226 West 46th Street, and will play through Sunday, May 5th. Opening night is set for Tuesday, April 16th.The whole gang met the press earlier today and you can catch a photo preview below. Check back later for full coverage...
- 4/15/2013
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Rascals Once Upon A Dream, which will premiere on Broadway this spring for 15 performances only, is directed by Steven Van Zandt and Marc Brickman. With music by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, The Rascals Once Upon a Dream has stage, video and lighting design by Brickman and has music production and is written by legendary guitarist Van Zandt. Performances begin Monday, April 15th at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre 226 West 46th Street, and will play through Sunday, May 5th. Opening night is set for Tuesday, April 16th.Check out photos of the marquee below...
- 4/8/2013
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Rascals, the groundbreaking soul group behind "Good Lovin'" and "People Got to Be Free," are reuniting on Broadway, thanks to producer Steven Van Zandt. Titled "The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream," the show debuted at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y., last December to wide acclaim. It marks the first time the original band of Felix Cavaliere (keyboard & vocals), Eddie Brigati (vocals), Dino Danelli (drums) and Gene Cornish (guitar) have played together since 1970. "The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream" will last for 15 performances only -- kicking off...
- 2/21/2013
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
Producers Steven Van Zandt and Maureen Van Zandt have just announced that The Rascals Once Upon A Dream will premiere on Broadway this spring for 15 performances only. Directed by Steven Van Zandt and Marc Brickman, with music by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, The Rascals Once Upon A Dream has stage, video and lighting design by Brickman and has music production and is written by legendary guitarist Van Zandt. Performances begin Monday, April 15th at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre 226 West 46th Street, and will play through Sunday, May 5th. Opening night is set for Thursday, April 18th. Larry Magid and Base Entertainment are executive producers of The Rascals Once Upon A Dream.
- 2/21/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
By Roger Friedman
HollywoodNews.com: The Rascals –one of the greatest rock vocal groups of all time– are getting ready to reunite for a massive tour next year, I am told.
The famous group has not been together since the beginning of the 1970s. What happened? Lots of ego trouble, and infighting. But this past April, Little Steven van Zandt brought the foursome together for a rare appearance at New York’s Tribeca Grill.
The occasion was to raise money for the Kristen Ann Carr Foundation, which is run in memory of the late daughter of rock writer Dave Marsh and his wife, Bruce Springsteen’s co-manager Barbara Carr.
Since then, the Rascals turned up at a Grammy screening of Joe Mardin’s movie about his late legendary producer father Arif Mardin–who made all those glorious Rascals records. The Rascals, I’m told, have signed a management contract with...
HollywoodNews.com: The Rascals –one of the greatest rock vocal groups of all time– are getting ready to reunite for a massive tour next year, I am told.
The famous group has not been together since the beginning of the 1970s. What happened? Lots of ego trouble, and infighting. But this past April, Little Steven van Zandt brought the foursome together for a rare appearance at New York’s Tribeca Grill.
The occasion was to raise money for the Kristen Ann Carr Foundation, which is run in memory of the late daughter of rock writer Dave Marsh and his wife, Bruce Springsteen’s co-manager Barbara Carr.
Since then, the Rascals turned up at a Grammy screening of Joe Mardin’s movie about his late legendary producer father Arif Mardin–who made all those glorious Rascals records. The Rascals, I’m told, have signed a management contract with...
- 8/5/2010
- by Roger Friedman
- Hollywoodnews.com
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Rascals—whose song “Groovin’” was a number one hit in 1967—are reuniting to play a benefit show on April 24. After nearly 40 years apart, the band’s four original members (Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavaliere, Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli) were persuaded to perform at the benefit by Kristen Ann Carr Fund honoree Stevie Van Zandt. But getting The Rascals to reunite was no easy task....
- 4/22/2010
- Pastemagazine.com
Last night, in an eighth floor Marriott Marquis ballroom, several hit makers were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, complete with performances by the likes of Tom Jones, Clint Black, James Taylor, Jason Mraz, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and a surprising Rascals reunion featuring honorees Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati with brother David Brigati supplying support. One of the presenters was Cousin Bruce Morrow who twice raised the question, "How come this awards show isn't televised?" and maybe that's not a bad idea. The Shof show always has its share of great talent, and it has one of the most interesting mission statements--to acknowledge certain songwriters whose works include some of our most memorable hits. And this year's bumper crop of inductees possibly was the most diverse yet: Eddie Brigati and Felix Cavaliere from The...
- 6/19/2009
- by Mike Ragogna
- Huffington Post
Welsh singer Tom Jones will receive this year's the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award at the 2009 Songwriters Hall of Fame 40th Anniversary Awards. The event will be held June 18 at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel.
The veteran singer was chosen as the recipient due to his "exceptional staying power and accomplishments, along with his unique artistry," Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman/CEO Hal David said in a statement.
Since the mid-sixties, the septuagenarian has sold over 100 million records and his hits include "Thunderball," the theme song for the James Bond film of the same name; "Green Green Grass of Home," his highest-charting U.S. single, "She's A Lady;" "Delilah;" "Help Yourself;" and "A Boy From Nowhere," Billboard reports.
Inductees at this year's Songwriter Hall Of Fame Awards include Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora; Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati of The Young Rascals; Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Galt MacDermot,...
The veteran singer was chosen as the recipient due to his "exceptional staying power and accomplishments, along with his unique artistry," Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman/CEO Hal David said in a statement.
Since the mid-sixties, the septuagenarian has sold over 100 million records and his hits include "Thunderball," the theme song for the James Bond film of the same name; "Green Green Grass of Home," his highest-charting U.S. single, "She's A Lady;" "Delilah;" "Help Yourself;" and "A Boy From Nowhere," Billboard reports.
Inductees at this year's Songwriter Hall Of Fame Awards include Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora; Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati of The Young Rascals; Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Galt MacDermot,...
- 4/23/2009
- icelebz.com
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