Dino Danelli was a drummer and founding member of the rock/soul band The Rascals, known for their hit “Good Lovin.”
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Dino was my favorite Rascal and the best drummer ever. He will always be loved and never forgotten. Rest easy dear Dino. Much love always,❤
Dawn Clostio
November 24, 2025 | Goodlettsville, TN
Dino, a great thank you for sharing your drum sound n style. While watching Rascals vids, all eyes are on your drumming talent.
Seth Gross
September 13, 2025 | Willis, TX | Friend
We all know him as a truly great drummer but he was also one of the nicest celeb I ever met. I remember him talking about artwork as well to two of us who met the rascals at the airport. Later in my mid twenties I ran into him outside Central Park and we talked again about art. Just a nice guy with phenomenal music style
Barbara Mendez
September 06, 2025 | Elizabeth, NJ
I just came across a page about the Young Rascals, and found that Dino had recently passed away. In my Inwood NYC neighborhood, the ability to be in a band playing excellent recreations of The Rascals music, was a testament for greatness. Every local band tried to emulate the "Rascal" sound. I was privileged to have seen them at the very last show @ the original Madison Square Garden, Dec.1967, I believe that it was. Just awesome for me as they were the "legends," the best! Plus, my boyfriend...
Elizabeth Rohde
July 24, 2025 | Carmichael, CA | Friend
Saw Dino on Ed Sullivan at 14 years of age, and was inspired to create a life as a drummer. At 74 years of age I am still performing in a Canadian Rock tribute band, and always credit Dino as my inspiration. Watching him on old videos brings tears to my eyes. Life regret is never having met him to tell him how much he influenced me! Rest in peace, Dino! You gave me life!!!
"Papa" Don
June 27, 2025
I saw the Rascals in a school in Brooklyn in the early sixties. I was 16 years old. I just loved Dino,and was screaming his name. I am sure he looked at me. I was also born on July 23th so we share a birthday but not the same year. I was so heartbroken when I heard he passed away. You were the best dummer on earth and I am sure you are in heaven too. RIP beautiful man
Rose Giambrone
November 20, 2024 | Other
I always thought he was such a great drummer. I'm very sad to hear of his passing. I remember them well when they were on top of the charts even though I was in kindergarten. My favorite song is "it's a beautiful morning. I have requested this song & groovin' to be played at my funeral. My condolences to his surviving family.
Princetta Jeannie Walker
October 15, 2024 | Other
Forever in my heart. Your memory is a blessing
Karen Ferrandi
September 04, 2024 | Other
Dino loved the music best drummer of all time will definitely miss you but have the music to remember you
Franco Briones
August 28, 2024