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The Rascals formed in early 1965 when Felix Cavaliere, Brigati and guitarist Gene Cornish left the Starliters and recruited drummer Dino Danelli. Manager Sid Bernstein got them signed to Atlantic Records after the group turned heads at Manhattan's Phone Booth nightclub.
The Rascals' biggest hit, "People Got to Be Free," was co-written by Felix Cavaliere and Brigati as an impassioned response to the assassinations of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. It topped the charts for five weeks. |
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Felix's contribution has established him as a legend...not only in Rock' n Roll but as a proponent of the great Hammond organ in American Music. His popularity might have faded through the Disco era but it quickly re-established itself once again. "The 'Big Chill' was the turning point for many of us from the 60's and 70's", claims Felix, "That kinda turned it back around and woke a lot of people up who said, 'This is the market place for the Baby Boomers'... and it really has stayed ever since".
Today, Felix lives in Nashville, Tennessee where he finds the music community caring and supportive. He continues to play in a variety of styles which recently has included what he refers to as 'R & B with Jesus'. His musical tastes have obviously expanded. Whatever it is, though...you can rest assured that Felix Cavaliere will keep that organ rockin'!
Pete Fallico - June 1998, theatreorgans.com
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1997 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, The (Young) Rascals: Eddie Brigati (vocals, percussion; born October 22, Felix Cavaliere (vocals, keyboards; born November 29, 1944), Gene Cornish (guitar; born May 14, 1946), Dino Danelli (drums; born July 23, 1945)
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Good Lovin' ,Groovin', People Got to Be Free, How Can I Be Sure, Come On Up,
I've Been Lonely Too Long, A Beautiful Morning, I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore,
You Better Run, and A Girl Like You
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