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Felix Cavaliere

Felix Cavaliere
Cavaliere in 2009
Cavaliere in 2009
Background information
Born (1942-11-29) November 29, 1942 (age 81)
Pelham, New York, U.S.
GenresRock, soul, soft rock[1][2]
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active1965–present
LabelsBearsville, Wounded Bird, MCA, Stax
Websitewww.felixcavalieremusic.com

Felix Cavaliere (born November 29, 1942)[3][4] is an American musician. He is best known for being the co-lead vocalist and keyboard player for The Young Rascals.

Although he was a member of Joey Dee and the Starliters, known for their hit "Peppermint Twist",[5] he is best known for his association with the Young Rascals during the 1960s. The other members of the Rascals were Eddie Brigati, Dino Danelli and Gene Cornish. Cavaliere sang vocals on six of their successful singles and played the Hammond B-3 organ.[6]

  1. ^ Ruhlmann, William (November 29, 1944). "Felix Cavaliere". AllMusic. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  2. ^ Bruce Eder. "Castles in the Air". AllMusic. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  3. ^ New York, U.S., Birth Index, 1910-1965, Certificate Number 36807
  4. ^ Joel Whitburn, Joel Whitburn's Music Stars, 2009, p.207
  5. ^ "Felix Cavaliere THE RASCALS dumps on THE NEW RASCALS with Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli". YouTube. Retrieved June 25, 2014.[dead YouTube link]
  6. ^ "Felix Cavaliere". Hammondorganco.com. July 7, 2014.

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