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It’s Wonderful! The Rascals New 7-CD Box Contains ‘The Complete Atlantic Studio Recordings’

The Young Rascals came out fully-formed from Joey Dee & The Starliters in Garfield, Bergen County, to become known as “The American Beatles.” “Blue-Eyed Soul” was a popular description but they were so much more. You can see why when organist-singer Felix Cavaliere appears in the upcoming documentary, ‘The Jersey Sound.’ For now, though, we’ll just have to content ourselves with this stunning boxed set.

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Rascal Eddie Brigati Will Jam Tomorrow Night at the Raven Drum Foundation Benefit

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and singer/ songwriter/ healing arts practitioner Lauren Monroe started the Raven Drum Foundation 21 years ago to benefit First Responders, Firefighters and Veterans. Tomorrow night, March 14, they will co-host an all-star benefit concert at The Cutting Room in New York City with Friends of Firefighters.

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