Dino Danelli

Drummer

Birthday July 23, 1944

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace New Jersey

DEATH DATE Dec 15, 2022 (78)

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About

American rock drummer best known for being an original member of the band The Rascals. In 1980, he became a member of the band Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul.

Before Fame

He trained as a jazz drummer and began his career playing R&B in New Orleans.

Trivia

He played with The Rascals from 1965 to 1972 and reunited with them for the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary concert in 1988 and their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Family Life

He had a longtime girlfriend from before his time in The Rascals.

Associated With

Pianist and songwriter Felix Cavaliere was another one of the founding members of The Rascals.