The Young Rascals: New Jersey's FIRST Rock N' Roll Icons | 30 Albums for 30 Years (S3, E4)

On this special episode of #30albumsfor30years, host Jay Sweet details the musical journey of New Jersey rock icons, The Young Rascals. The group's 1966 debut album encompasses a range of musical styles, featuring their hit "Good Lovin’” and renditions of iconic songs like Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone" and Wilson Pickett's "In The Midnight Hour." Tracks like "Mustang Sally" further showcase their authentic soul sound. With their unique take on classics, three lead singers, and ability to infuse their own style into each track, the album highlights the band's versatility and depth as musicians. From folk rock to R&B, the Young Rascals demonstrate their prowess as one of the premier bands of their time, solidifying their place in music history.
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[@carpenterabc]

Thanks for the brief history of this group. I loved their songs!

[@57highland]

Only Eddie and Dino were from New Jersey. Felix was from the Bronx and Gene was from Rochester, NY. (Yes, he was born in Canada but moved to Rochester when he was a kid.)