Felix Cavaliere has celebrated more than 50 years in music. He has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as a member of The Young Rascals, later known as The Rascals. As a key songwriter, as well as a singer and keyboardist, he has earned 4 #1 hits, 10 Top 20 singles, 6 Top 20 albums, and a Grammy nomination. And in addition to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, he has been inducted into the Hammond Organ Hall Of Fame, the Musicians Hall Of Fame, the Grammy Hall Of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Felix has an autobiography out called Memoir of a Rascal: From Pelham, NY to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and he has also just released a new solo record called Then & Now.
In this interview, Felix talks about the songs on his new solo album, his memoir, performing on television, his Treasure record with Vinnie Vincent of Kiss, and much more!
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!