The Resume

(1964-1972)
Formed in New York City
Eddie Brigati (vocalist)
Felix Cavaliere (keyboardist)
Gene Cornish (guitarist)
Dino Dannelli (drummer)
Recorded ‘Good Lovin,' ‘Groovin,' ‘How Can I Be Sure,' ‘(I've Been) Lonely Too Long,' ‘People Got To Be Free' and ‘A Beautiful Morning'

Why they might be annoying:

Despite objections from band members, their manager originally named them ‘The Young Rascals.'
They initially wore ‘schoolboy-type' outfits when performing live.
Some critics claim they're a radio friendly band who had difficulty recording solid albums.
Eddie Brigati and Gene Cornish left the band in the early 1970's.
Felix Cavaliere said of their breakup, ‘(it was a) deep four way divorce with lots of bad feelings.'

Why they might not be annoying:

They successfully combined elements of rock, r&b, gospel and jazz in their music.
They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1997).
Their song ‘People Got To Be Free' was written following the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK, Jr.
They had three #1 singles in the United States.
They're compared to groups like the Beatles and the Righteous Brothers.

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• D's Profiles [Series 02]
• John Cougar Mellancamp's 'R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.' References
• Look at Me, Hmmm, I'm Thinking
• My Album Hit #1 on Billboard's US Album Chart [1960's] (Ranked: 1968)
• My Name is Young or Old
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's US Singles Chart [1960's] (Ranked: 1966)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's US Singles Chart [1960's] (Ranked: 1968)
• Profiles 16501-16750 (Ranked: 16668)
• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Members (Ranked: 1997)
• Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time - 301-400 [Performers] (Ranked: 325)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 14 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 24 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 24 Votes: 20.83% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 14 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 55 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 27 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 15 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 25 Votes: 12.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 58 Votes: 44.83% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 32 Votes: 9.38% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 35 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 58 Votes: 44.83% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 52 Votes: 44.23% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 78 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 83 Votes: 34.94% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 139 Votes: 43.88% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 250 Votes: 41.20% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 158 Votes: 29.75% Annoying