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Dino Danelli, drummer for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Rascals, dies at the age of 78
Dino Danelli, the drummer for the 1960s hitmakers and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Rascals, died on Thursday, December 15, in New York City at the age of 78.The announcement confirming his passing was first made on the band's official Facebook page, and followed up by a statement from the band's former guitarist Gene Cornish.Danelli, a Jersey City, New Jersey native, who kept the beat behind the drums for the band's entire nine-album run, had been called 'one of the great unappreciated rock drummers in history.' Heartbreaking: The Rascals official Facebook page confirmed drummer Dino Danelli passed away in New York City on Thursday, December 15, at the age of 78'Our beloved Dino passed away today. I will say more in the near future about his incredible talent and share experiences from his life he relayed to me, as well as ones we spent as friends and collaborators,' it began on The Rascals Facebook page.'I hope you will all continue to appreciate his talent and send him your love.
