Petition to induct Eddie Brigati Singer/Song Writer of the band (Young Rascals) into the 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame
Please add your name to this petition if you agree the very talented and beloved Young Rascal's member and Garfield native, Eddie Brigati, should be inducted into the 2015 NJ Hall of Fame
Eddie Brigati(bornEdward Brigati Jr., 22 October 1945,Garfield,New Jersey) is an Americansingerandsongwriter.
Most memorably, Brigati sharedvocals, and playedtambourine, in thepopgroupThe Young Rascalsfrom 1965 to 1970. Prior to his stint with The Young Rascals (who later shortened their name to The Rascals), Brigati had been a member ofJoey Dee and the Starliters(having actually replaced his brother, original StarliterDavid Brigati, in that group). The Rascals were the first all-white group signed toAtlantic Records. They (along withThe Righteous BrothersandThe Box Tops), were practitioners of a genre of music coined 'blue-eyed soul'.
Brigati (along with fellow group memberFelix Cavaliere)wrotethesongsthat made the Rascals' one of the more successfulrecordinggroups of their era. He helped compose "A Beautiful Morning", "Groovin'", "People Got to Be Free", "I've Been Lonely Too Long", "You Better Run", and "How Can I Be Sure".
Brigati left the group in 1970 after their contract withAtlanticexpired, and they chose to sign withColumbia. In 1976, Eddie and David Brigati recorded analbum,Lost In the Wilderness, under the name Brigati. They also performed onThe New York Rock and Soul Revue: Live at the Beaconin 1992.
The (Young) Rascals were inducted into theRock and Roll Hall of Famein 1997 and in 2005, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. On June 18, 2009, Brigati (along with partner Cavaliere) was inducted into theSongwriters Hall of Fame. On April 24, 2010, Brigati reunited with the other three members of the Rascals. They performed at the Kristen Ann Carr benefit (held at New York City's Tribeca Grill). The quartet played a set that ran over one hour and featured several of their top hits from the 1960s.
He is currently reunited with his band-mates. The Rascals appeared at the Capital Theater in Port Chester, NY for six shows in December 2012 and for fifteen dates at the Richard Rogers Theatre on Broadway (April 15-May 5, 2013). Their current production is entitled 'Once Upon A Dream.' It is produced by long-time Rascals' fans,Steven Van Zandtand his wifeMaureen.
Brigati and his wife, Susan Lovell, reside in his home state of New Jersey.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 13, 2015
May 11, 2015
Seeing the numbers climb reminds me of how much Eddie means to our town. Grab your phone right now and send this link to a few friends who grew up listening to the Rascals so we can hit our goal.
Reached 100 supporters
March 7, 2015
March 7, 2015
We are grinding toward that hundred signature mark and it shows that home state pride for Eddie is still very much alive. Please post this link to your social media feed right now so we can hit this milestone today.
368 Comments
My brother played, briefly, with Joey Dee and I believe if Eddie Brigati born in Garfield who shared yrs of Rock N Roll with us, he should be inducted into the 2015 NJ Hall of Fame
i love the Young Rascals, but Eddie was and is the best singer/songwriter of the band. He should be Inducted into the 2015 New Jersey Hall of FAME ..without Question. He is so talented and Loced by All.
Met Eddie years ago at Martones Bowling Alley in East Paterson and was ecstatic when the Young Rascals started out at the Choo Choo Club ~ Loved when Eddie san the slow balads and used to but him to sing "For Your Love"!!!! Hope he remembers me!!!! Good Luck ~ You SOOOOOO Deserve this
Eddie is one of the NJ musicians who lead the innovation of rock music. He helped pave the way for other NJ musicians to enter the business and changed the style of rock music popular in the area in the early 70's. One of my favorites and someone deserving of recognition jn NJ'S Hall of Fame
Eddie Brigati's magical voice and songs are both inspirational and legendary, as recognized by the RRHOF, the SWHOF and his fans. What are you waiting for NJHOF? Sign him up!!
Eddie is a brilliant songwriter with a voice that stirs my soul. His lyrics are so very beautiful and his sweet, earnest humble manner has such a spiritual beauty. Eddie was a crucial and important member of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. He is beautiful inside and out and it always showed.
Great singer/songwriter
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Petition to induct Eddie Brigati Singer/Song Writer of the band (Young Rascals) into the 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame
Please add your name to this petition if you agree the very talented and beloved Young Rascal's member and Garfield native, Eddie Brigati, should be inducted into the 2015 NJ Hall of Fame
Eddie Brigati(bornEdward Brigati Jr., 22 October 1945,Garfield,New Jersey) is an Americansingerandsongwriter.
Most memorably, Brigati sharedvocals, and playedtambourine, in thepopgroupThe Young Rascalsfrom 1965 to 1970. Prior to his stint with The Young Rascals (who later shortened their name to The Rascals), Brigati had been a member ofJoey Dee and the Starliters(having actually replaced his brother, original StarliterDavid Brigati, in that group). The Rascals were the first all-white group signed toAtlantic Records. They (along withThe Righteous BrothersandThe Box Tops), were practitioners of a genre of music coined 'blue-eyed soul'.
Brigati (along with fellow group memberFelix Cavaliere)wrotethesongsthat made the Rascals' one of the more successfulrecordinggroups of their era. He helped compose "A Beautiful Morning", "Groovin'", "People Got to Be Free", "I've Been Lonely Too Long", "You Better Run", and "How Can I Be Sure".
Brigati left the group in 1970 after their contract withAtlanticexpired, and they chose to sign withColumbia. In 1976, Eddie and David Brigati recorded analbum,Lost In the Wilderness, under the name Brigati. They also performed onThe New York Rock and Soul Revue: Live at the Beaconin 1992.
The (Young) Rascals were inducted into theRock and Roll Hall of Famein 1997 and in 2005, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. On June 18, 2009, Brigati (along with partner Cavaliere) was inducted into theSongwriters Hall of Fame. On April 24, 2010, Brigati reunited with the other three members of the Rascals. They performed at the Kristen Ann Carr benefit (held at New York City's Tribeca Grill). The quartet played a set that ran over one hour and featured several of their top hits from the 1960s.
He is currently reunited with his band-mates. The Rascals appeared at the Capital Theater in Port Chester, NY for six shows in December 2012 and for fifteen dates at the Richard Rogers Theatre on Broadway (April 15-May 5, 2013). Their current production is entitled 'Once Upon A Dream.' It is produced by long-time Rascals' fans,Steven Van Zandtand his wifeMaureen.
Brigati and his wife, Susan Lovell, reside in his home state of New Jersey.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 13, 2015
May 11, 2015
Seeing the numbers climb reminds me of how much Eddie means to our town. Grab your phone right now and send this link to a few friends who grew up listening to the Rascals so we can hit our goal.
Reached 100 supporters
March 7, 2015
March 7, 2015
We are grinding toward that hundred signature mark and it shows that home state pride for Eddie is still very much alive. Please post this link to your social media feed right now so we can hit this milestone today.
368 Comments
Eddie has contributed so much to the music industry as a singer and song writer. His haunting vocals and soulful lyrics have become the soundtrack for a generation. His induction into the NJ Hall of Fame is a no brainer. To pass him over would be a travesty.
My brother played, briefly, with Joey Dee and I believe if Eddie Brigati born in Garfield who shared yrs of Rock N Roll with us, he should be inducted into the 2015 NJ Hall of Fame
i love the Young Rascals, but Eddie was and is the best singer/songwriter of the band. He should be Inducted into the 2015 New Jersey Hall of FAME ..without Question. He is so talented and Loced by All.
Met Eddie years ago at Martones Bowling Alley in East Paterson and was ecstatic when the Young Rascals started out at the Choo Choo Club ~ Loved when Eddie san the slow balads and used to but him to sing "For Your Love"!!!! Hope he remembers me!!!! Good Luck ~ You SOOOOOO Deserve this
Eddie is one of the NJ musicians who lead the innovation of rock music. He helped pave the way for other NJ musicians to enter the business and changed the style of rock music popular in the area in the early 70's. One of my favorites and someone deserving of recognition jn NJ'S Hall of Fame
Eddie Brigati's magical voice and songs are both inspirational and legendary, as recognized by the RRHOF, the SWHOF and his fans. What are you waiting for NJHOF? Sign him up!!
Eddie is a brilliant songwriter with a voice that stirs my soul. His lyrics are so very beautiful and his sweet, earnest humble manner has such a spiritual beauty. Eddie was a crucial and important member of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. He is beautiful inside and out and it always showed.
Great singer/songwriter
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Eddie has contributed so much to the music industry as a singer and song writer. His haunting vocals and soulful lyrics have become the soundtrack for a generation. His induction into the NJ Hall of Fame is a no brainer. To pass him over would be a travesty.