Felix Cavaliere's Rascals returning to Newton Theatre

NEWTON — Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals return to The Newton Theatre on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at 8 pm. 
Tickets range from $39 to $64 and may be purchased by visiting www.thenewtontheatre.com or contacting the Box Office at 973-383-3700.
With songs like How Can I Be Sure, Good Lovin' and Groovin’ this show will be a hit parade of the best songs of the 1960s.
The message has always been to stand for peace, love, and happiness. For legendary singer songwriter, Felix Cavaliere, making people feel good is primary to his illustrious 50-year career that includes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame. Few other artists can claim they defined a generation.
The classically trained pianist, born in Pelham, New York, idolized Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and Sam Cook. Felix Cavaliere pioneered a fresh, rock and roll sound. He left Syracuse University to form the Escorts, and become a backup musician for Joe Dee and the Starliters and later Sandy Scott, who knew that his legendary next stop would be the beginning of an illustrious hall of fame career. 
Early in 1965, Felix Cavaliere formed the ‘Young Rascals’ with Dino Danelli, Eddie Brigati, and Gene Cornish. That October, they caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island’s elite club, Barge. Signed to Atlantic Records, and now called The Rascals, the mega hit Good Lovin’ struck No. 1 in February 1966. They followed suit with a string of hits like I’ve Been Lonely Too Long, Groovin’ (#1 in 1967), How Can I Be Sure, A Girl Like You, A Beautiful Morning, and People Got to Be Free (#1 in 1968). The Rascals are considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s, as well as one of the best-selling groups of the time.
By the early 70s, The Rascals experimented with more jazz-influenced sounds, and moved to Columbia Records. They disbanded in 1972. Felix Cavaliere’s solo career thrived during this decade. He released his self-titled debut album with Todd Rundgren producing. His follow-up albums were Destiny, Castles in the Air (with #2 Top 40 hit Only a Heart Sees), and Dreams in Motion. In 2008 he collaborated with Stax guitar legend, Steve Crooper, on the Grammy-nominated Nudge it Up a Notch and again in 2010 with Midnight Flyer. 
Felix Cavaliere calls Nashville home base, where he is constantly collaborating and writing new material. He’s also finishing his memoir and touring with Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals.