Dino Danelli: 5 Things About The Rascals Drummer Dead At 78

[@victorskaggs8661]

I'm a guitarist mostly, but have been fascinated with Dino's drumming since I saw the Young Rascals do "Good Lovin'" on TV. He danced while playing the drums, and was superhumanly fast with those sticks. He was a very interesting guy. His passing has affected me more than most of my favorite musicians when they pass. Well I'm rambling on... RIP Dino, thanks for the thrills. Lots of people love you.

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Completely gutted. Dino was one of the most amazing drummers to emerge from that era. R.I.P.

[@ronniesaks3455]

When I was 15 I was staying with friends of mine playing at a club near by, the Vagrants. I walked into the Barge where the Rascals were planning for most of the summer. I sat down at the bar which was 15 feet from the stage the group was on a break, when they came back on stage they opened the set with a slowed down version of ‘come see about me’ by the supremes. Within 5 seconds I was in a trance from the guy before his drum kit. Almost every day of my life I would play a Video of a live Rascals performance .I’m 73 and have no idols anymore, except One. Rest in peace you magical person who came from heaven. Now jam with Buddy Rich and all the great drummers who have passed on.

[@groovermctoober4508]

When the best drummers of the 1960's are discussed, the discussion seems to always be limited to Ginger Baker, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, John Bonham and Mitch Mitchell (sorry, if I've forgotten the one or other commonly-discussed drummer, e.g., Charlie Watts). But they seldom talk about Dino Danelli who was an exceptionally great drummer. Just listen to 'Good Lovin;' that's not a typical rock drum pattern he's playing. Its something greater. Dino deserves more praise as one of the very, very best rock/pop/white R&B/whatever-you-want-to-call-it drummers!

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

We are all shocked & heart broken of Dino's passing. 1st saw the Rascals live in '67 in Honolulu. Amazing energy & to see him twirl them sticks was awesome. Gr8 drummer & person. Do Ur groove w/the angels. RIP, Dinoooo, sweet soul. Aloha.

[@skipmessier765]

From the age of about 15-19 I was in a band that did a lot of Rascals covers. Our drummer was both a huge fan of Dino and Buddy Rich. He played like a man possessed and made me a long time fan of both drummers as well. We also had the pleasure of playing a show with them at Bambi’s in Newport, RI and meeting them on the Jamestown Ferry after the show. A quiet gentleman offstage but a dynamo behind the drums ! He will be sorely missed.

[@SecTechie]

R.I.P. Dino. You'll never be forgotten. You've been an inspiration to millions of people and I want to learn drums even more just because of you. God bless you now and forever amen.

[@ThePatriotPoet23]

I was 16 years old and saw The Rascals at the Hollywood Bowl in L A. in a summer concert .... It was my first big time concert .... I JUST LOVE THESE GUYS AND STILL LISTEN TO THEM ALL THE TIME ........ THANK ALL YOU GUYS .... YOU MADE MY LIFE BETTER ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lencampa9049]

heard and seen the RASCALS back in 69 was amazing too hear and see DINOS drummin no drummers were playing like that at that time in 1964 as far as rock n roll .in jazz yes playing like that but not in. rock n roll. thanks D.D for the tunes and excellent drumming. ✌✌✌✌

[@josephcottone3347]

I had the pleasure of seeing the Rascals open up for the Jimi Hendrix Experience at the Schaefer music festival in central Park New York on 7/5/67,I was 14 and lt was the first of many concerts that I have been to. REST IN PEACE 🙏🏼 😢❤.

[@mickjh55]

Rest in peace brother drummer. First time I saw you play was on the Ed Sullivan show and I was really impressed with your style and showman ship, with the cymbal grabs and stick spinning and the way you'd stand up and play the bass drum. I will never forget you. Rest in peace brother!

[@j.petergold]

A MAN OF SYLE ,,,, RIP DINO

[@user-qu3em4iq3v]

Dino was a great drummer. I got hooked after playing a cover of "Come on up" on my kit. The Rascals had everything great songs, very talented musicians, great voces and suberb drumming RIP Dino Danelli❤

[@rctubs3593]

Dino was the real deal. As a drummer he was my biggest influence.

[@boomerguy9935]

I was playing in a garage band in 1966 and had the opportunity to see the Young Rascals when they were on tour with Dick Clark's "Where the Action Is" tour. What an inspiration. They sounded much better in person than on vinyl and they always sounded great on vinyl. I bought all of the albums and still have them.....in my daughter's possession for safekeeping after I'm gone. Dino wrote a book filled with his interviews with jazz drummers. Great book.

[@Patriot-oi7mj]

I was never much of a Rascals fan ( they certainly had there moments though) but I was always a big fan of his fantastic drumming. He will be sorely missed.

[@gregmcdermott6522]

im a 67 year old drummer and he was my favorite drummer growing up. plus we are both born and raised in jersey city new jersey.

[@esthergarcia1373]

Gone but never forgotten in 2024 ❤🙏⭐🥁🎼💎

[@jaycossey850]

Just like the rest of the band: UNIQUE talents with amazing energy.

[@richardheaney1525]

Glad we have his talent to remember him by. Hail, one of NJ's best.

[@angelof2941]

I loved Dino SO much. The Rascals were the soundtrack of my teenage years, and I have always followed them. I saw the original lineup with Felix, Eddie, Gene and Dino several times, both “new” versions of the Rascals, their reunion concert in 1988 and Once Upon A Dream twice. Dino was the most fascinating drummer I’ve ever seen, couldn’t take my eyes off of him. Rest in eternal peace, beautiful man. You will be so missed (Shelley)

[@rogermansour6085]

A big influence on my playing.The group I was in Leslie West Vagrants opened up for the Rascals many times and he was a great drummer. Evangelist ROGER MANSOUR

[@dynasticlight1073]

Yes ,Roger was there. Saw a show w/ You and Vagrants ,B.Joel [not known] w/ the Hassles , The Vanilla Fudge ,Headlned by -"The Rascals" ...To this day Dino ,is still a Huge factor...

[@ronniesaks3455]

Roger, your being very modest. You were also a great drummer. Next to the Rascals, you guys the the second best cover in the east coast . Maybe the country, Your wonderful backbeat was the heart of the group, (plus Larry’s bass). I’ll cover more memories another time {a little inside baseball of 1964-66) so to speak.

[@rogermansour6085]

@@ronniesaks3455 thanks so much for the great compliment. Made my day. Currently in Orlando Florida raising funds for my mission in Haiti

[@RTA6226]

😢😰😥😭I miss you terribly sweet Dino! I'll miss seeing and hanging out with you.😢😰😥😭

[@loudog2326]

Dino was a great influence on Randy Castillo ( Ozzy Osbourne's Drummer) There's a documentary which an ex bandmate State's how much he was influenced by Dino's playing and showmanship !! R.I.P. Dino Danelli 🙏

RIP Dino. Fantastic musician.

[@traines51]

I grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee and remember Ronnie Speeks coming through town periodically to play in campus clubs. He had a great drummer, which I always noticed, being a drummer myself. I never thought that could have been Dino. I loved Dino's drumming with the Rascals. Clean, tight, good showmanship.

[@catheegray1311]

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for sharing your God given gift.

[@wilfredrios3866]

He was my idol I saw him one day I think Apollo I just miss you gave me one Prom stick He would always be the greatest

[@robertcobbs5649]

I know of no better drummer or decent human being, Thank you God for the life of Dino Danelli.

[@RTA6226]

I loved him! He was an awesome drummer and a wonderful person as well! 😰😥😢😭😭😭

[@richqualls5157]

Very sad to hear this. Saw him play with the Young Rascals in Davenport, Iowa in 1970.

[@robertcialone6609]

Rascals 1965 or 66 Our Lady Of Hope: OMG unbelievable! Auditorium PACKED They burned up the STAGE! Dino was UNREAL!

[@casey4602]

I wasn't aware of Dino's death until now. RIP 😥😢

[@daldieduckweather5320]

During the summer of '65 I played in a group call 'The Hodads" at a place called 'The Drift Inn'. The venue was just down Dune Rd. from 'The Barge'. All summer long I heard about 'The Young Rascals' and how great they were. One night they came in to check us out. My bandmates said 'Hey, that's The Young Rascals sitting over there! At the time, it didn't mean much to me. Came Labor Day and I decided to check them out for myself. I WAS ABSOULTELY BLOWN AWAY! LIKE, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The standout? Dino of course! Any truth to the story that he became one of Jehovah's Witnesses?

[@M231231]

Impressive. With all the arm motions of a drummer, I liked that he wore a coat and tie. I thought how classy.

[@56dinosaur]

The narration is by a computer-generated voice, hence some weird pronunciation gltches.

[@USCG.Brennan]

Absolutely HATE "bot" voices!!!

[@jackhouston357]

sad 😟

[@lordanthony8709]

These guys were from Long Island

[@sogent56]

He was a rudiments drummer.

[@gregsz1ful]

I thought Joe Russo made those comments not Cornish. I don't trust now or VanZandt.

[@mikeymutual5489]

Computer voice = I don't waste my time with this video.

[@wetarez]

agree, and the computer voices rarely pronounce names correctly. ugh

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Why do these sites even do that? Just have a human read the script already.

[@stevejenkins6919]

Though I appreciate the info (maybe not 100% correct) I really wish they'd ban these computerized bios altogether. It's insulting all around. Show some respect!

[@bbrotherton6345]

If you are going to write about amazing human beings, take the time to learn how to pronounce their names. You erred twice in this piece.

[@JeffersonMartinSynfluent]

Horrible bot voiceover.

[@robertcloer7094]

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