ArtistInfo

Raspberries

Band, 1970-1975 US, Cleveland
Rock and Pop

The Raspberries were an American power pop/pop rock band formed in 1970 from Cleveland, Ohio. They had a run of success in the early 1970s music scene with their pop sound, which Allmusic later described as featuring "exquisitely crafted melodies and achingly gorgeous harmonies." The members were known for their clean-cut public image, with short-hair and matching suits, which brought them teenybopper attention as well as scorn from some mainstream media outlets as "uncool". The group drew influence from the British Invasion era—especially The Beatles, The Who, The Hollies, and Small Faces—and its mod sensibility. In both the U.S. and the UK, the Raspberries helped pioneer the power pop music style that took off after the group disbanded. They also have a following among professional music

Members

	Eric Carmen voc, p *1949 US
	Scott McCarl voc, b, acg US
	Wally Bryson voc, g *1949 US
	Michael McBride dr, voc
	Dave Smalley voc, eb
	Jim Bonfanti dr, voc *1948 US