The Jaggerz was a band playing a catchy mix of Blue-Eyed Soul and pop rock,… Read Full Bio ↴The Jaggerz was a band playing a catchy mix of Blue-Eyed Soul and pop rock, being best known for their 1970 RIAA Gold record certified and number #2 Billboard Hot 100 hit "The Rapper". Becoming an iconic 70s New England group, they released three albums in their first line-up: 'Introducing the Jaggerz' through Gamble Records (1969), 'We Went To Different Schools Together' through Kama Sutra (1970), and 'Come Again' on Wooden Nickel through 1975.
Musicians Jimmy Ross and Dominic Ierace aka Donnie Iris, the latter of which has had a popular solo career as a power pop artist, formed the Jaggerz in 1965 in Aliquippa , Pennsylvania. As stated before, the 1970 breakthrough album featured the 1970 RIAA Gold record certified and number #2 Billboard Hot 100 hit "The Rapper", a satire of 70s lounge lizards / pick-up artists that has been their 'signature song'. They were Pittsburgh's most popular band until they broke up in 1975, playing to numerous enthusiastic live crowds for years. They reunited in 1989 in a new incarnation led again by Jimmie Ross; the line-up released the albums 'And the Band Played On' (1998) and 'Re-Rapped' (2001).
In 1967 Philadelphia sound producers Gamble and Huff came to Pittsburgh the hear the Jaggerz perform at the Staircase lounge and signed them to a record contract. The Jaggerz released their first album, Introducing The Jaggerz 1969 on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's label Gamble Records. The album featured the regional hit song "Gotta Find My Way Back Home” written by the Steals Brothers (Mystro & Lyric) of Aliquippa who were song writers for Gamble and Huff. The Steals Brothers later wrote the million selling hit “Could It Be I’m Fallng In Love” for the Spinners. The single received strong airplay on KQV, KDKA, and other Pittsburgh stations.
Original lineup members included trumpet & bassist Jimmie Ross, organist Thom Davies, guitarist Benny Faiella, drummer Jim Pugliano, vocalist Dominic Ierace (a.k.a Donnie Iris - who would later became a member of Wild Cherry and a successful solo artist in the early 80s).
In 1973 the Jaggerz backed up DJ artist]Wolfman Jack who sang ""The Rapper" and other songs on the album "Through The Ages". It was released on RCA's Wooden Nickel Records.
Around 1975 singer Franki Czuri and keyboard player Hermie Granati joined the Jimmie Ross, Donnie Iris, Bill Maybray, and Jim Pugliano for their next release. The Jaggerz released their third album “Come Again” in 1975 on Wooden Nickel Records. It featured the song “I’ll Be Okay in the Morning” co-written by Donnie and Hermie Granati, along with the Donnie Iris song “Don't It Make You Wanna Dance?” After Jimmy Ross left to join the Skyliners in 1975, the Jaggerz broke up.
After The Break Up
After the Break Up the members on Jaggerz went on to more success in the music business.
Singer Jimmie Ross performed with the Skyliners from 1975 through 1982. He recorded with them on their 1978 album release 'The Skyliners' In 1983 Ross and Cathy Cooper left the Skyliners to form the duo Cooper and Ross. They performed together for five years and released the album "Botton Line" on Sweat City Records / MCA.
Donnie Iris joined band Wild Cherry before he formed Donnie Iris and the Cruisers. He scored another number 2 national hit with the song 'Ah Leah". Donnie Iris landed 9 singles in the Billboard top 100 lists. He released ten albums with the Cruisers, five of which made it to the Billboard top 200 list.
Jim 'Pugs' Pugliano moved to Los Angeles where he became a session player and sideman. He recorded sessions with Leon Russell, Roger Miller, the Hudson Brothers,and Don Preston . He performed on commercials for McDonald's, Burger King, and other firms. As a sideman Pugs toured with J.J. Cale, Tony Orlando, Willie Nelson, Mel Tillis and John Davidson. Returning to Pittsburgh he formed a Jazz Fusion band with Donny Marsico and Joe Monroe in 1989.
Frankie Cruzi formed the Silencers, who signed a deal with CBS/ Precision Records. In 1980 their single "Shiver and Shake" reached number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They took their act across the country appearing with Hall & Oates, Foreigner, Heart, ACDC, and others. Early pioneers in music videos they were featured on the very first broadcast of MTV in 1981.
Hermie Granati join with his siblings to form Granati Brothers who released the album G-Force on A&M Records and toured the country opening 78 shows on two national tours with Van Halen in the 1980s.
Reunited Jaggerz
The Jaggerz reunited in 1989 to perform live. The reunited band included the original members Jim Pugliano, Benny Faiella, Bill Maybray along with organist Fred Dulu, sax player Robbie Klein and vocalist Donnie Marsico. Their first appearance was at a 25-year reunion concert on June 23, 1989 at the Beaver County College Golden Dome. The band has played 20 to 25 shows a year since then.
The Jaggerz released their fifth album "And the Band Played On" in 1998. The All Music Guide calls it"Heartfelt soul music". Performing on this release were Jimmie Ross, Eugene "Benny" Faiella, Jim "Pugs" Pugliano, Dennis McAbee, and Jamie Peck Former member Hermie Granati rejoined the band writing the orchestrations, performing on keyboards and vocals, and co-producing with Jimmie Ross. Recorded at Dave World Studio it features the Jaggerz arrangement of classic R&B tunes and Hermie Granati's original tune original tune "Feels Good".
The Jaggerz released their sixth album "Re-Rapped By Request" in 2001. It features a mix of the most requested songs that they have performed over their career including "Dancin' in the Streets", "Some Kind of Wonderful", "The Love I Never Had" and a live version of the "Rapper" recorded at the A.J. Palumbo Center.
The Jaggerz lost two of their original members. Guitarist and vocalist William Maybray Sr. died of cancer in December of 2004 and drummer James Pugliano passed away in June of 2010. Founding members Jimmie Ross and Benny Faiella continue performing the soulful sounds of the Jaggerz. The 2013 roster of the Jaggerz also includes Dennis McAbee, Hermie Granati, Paul Martello, and horn section Ron Levi, Rich Mansfield and Jim Sheppard
Jaggerz Official Website at http://www.jaggerz.com/.
Follow the Jaggerz on their facebook fanpage at Jaggerz Fans -Check out the new official Jaggerz Facebook Fan page for pictures, videos, and music. https://www.facebook.com/thejaggerz
Musicians Jimmy Ross and Dominic Ierace aka Donnie Iris, the latter of which has had a popular solo career as a power pop artist, formed the Jaggerz in 1965 in Aliquippa , Pennsylvania. As stated before, the 1970 breakthrough album featured the 1970 RIAA Gold record certified and number #2 Billboard Hot 100 hit "The Rapper", a satire of 70s lounge lizards / pick-up artists that has been their 'signature song'. They were Pittsburgh's most popular band until they broke up in 1975, playing to numerous enthusiastic live crowds for years. They reunited in 1989 in a new incarnation led again by Jimmie Ross; the line-up released the albums 'And the Band Played On' (1998) and 'Re-Rapped' (2001).
In 1967 Philadelphia sound producers Gamble and Huff came to Pittsburgh the hear the Jaggerz perform at the Staircase lounge and signed them to a record contract. The Jaggerz released their first album, Introducing The Jaggerz 1969 on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's label Gamble Records. The album featured the regional hit song "Gotta Find My Way Back Home” written by the Steals Brothers (Mystro & Lyric) of Aliquippa who were song writers for Gamble and Huff. The Steals Brothers later wrote the million selling hit “Could It Be I’m Fallng In Love” for the Spinners. The single received strong airplay on KQV, KDKA, and other Pittsburgh stations.
Original lineup members included trumpet & bassist Jimmie Ross, organist Thom Davies, guitarist Benny Faiella, drummer Jim Pugliano, vocalist Dominic Ierace (a.k.a Donnie Iris - who would later became a member of Wild Cherry and a successful solo artist in the early 80s).
In 1973 the Jaggerz backed up DJ artist]Wolfman Jack who sang ""The Rapper" and other songs on the album "Through The Ages". It was released on RCA's Wooden Nickel Records.
Around 1975 singer Franki Czuri and keyboard player Hermie Granati joined the Jimmie Ross, Donnie Iris, Bill Maybray, and Jim Pugliano for their next release. The Jaggerz released their third album “Come Again” in 1975 on Wooden Nickel Records. It featured the song “I’ll Be Okay in the Morning” co-written by Donnie and Hermie Granati, along with the Donnie Iris song “Don't It Make You Wanna Dance?” After Jimmy Ross left to join the Skyliners in 1975, the Jaggerz broke up.
After The Break Up
After the Break Up the members on Jaggerz went on to more success in the music business.
Singer Jimmie Ross performed with the Skyliners from 1975 through 1982. He recorded with them on their 1978 album release 'The Skyliners' In 1983 Ross and Cathy Cooper left the Skyliners to form the duo Cooper and Ross. They performed together for five years and released the album "Botton Line" on Sweat City Records / MCA.
Donnie Iris joined band Wild Cherry before he formed Donnie Iris and the Cruisers. He scored another number 2 national hit with the song 'Ah Leah". Donnie Iris landed 9 singles in the Billboard top 100 lists. He released ten albums with the Cruisers, five of which made it to the Billboard top 200 list.
Jim 'Pugs' Pugliano moved to Los Angeles where he became a session player and sideman. He recorded sessions with Leon Russell, Roger Miller, the Hudson Brothers,and Don Preston . He performed on commercials for McDonald's, Burger King, and other firms. As a sideman Pugs toured with J.J. Cale, Tony Orlando, Willie Nelson, Mel Tillis and John Davidson. Returning to Pittsburgh he formed a Jazz Fusion band with Donny Marsico and Joe Monroe in 1989.
Frankie Cruzi formed the Silencers, who signed a deal with CBS/ Precision Records. In 1980 their single "Shiver and Shake" reached number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They took their act across the country appearing with Hall & Oates, Foreigner, Heart, ACDC, and others. Early pioneers in music videos they were featured on the very first broadcast of MTV in 1981.
Hermie Granati join with his siblings to form Granati Brothers who released the album G-Force on A&M Records and toured the country opening 78 shows on two national tours with Van Halen in the 1980s.
Reunited Jaggerz
The Jaggerz reunited in 1989 to perform live. The reunited band included the original members Jim Pugliano, Benny Faiella, Bill Maybray along with organist Fred Dulu, sax player Robbie Klein and vocalist Donnie Marsico. Their first appearance was at a 25-year reunion concert on June 23, 1989 at the Beaver County College Golden Dome. The band has played 20 to 25 shows a year since then.
The Jaggerz released their fifth album "And the Band Played On" in 1998. The All Music Guide calls it"Heartfelt soul music". Performing on this release were Jimmie Ross, Eugene "Benny" Faiella, Jim "Pugs" Pugliano, Dennis McAbee, and Jamie Peck Former member Hermie Granati rejoined the band writing the orchestrations, performing on keyboards and vocals, and co-producing with Jimmie Ross. Recorded at Dave World Studio it features the Jaggerz arrangement of classic R&B tunes and Hermie Granati's original tune original tune "Feels Good".
The Jaggerz released their sixth album "Re-Rapped By Request" in 2001. It features a mix of the most requested songs that they have performed over their career including "Dancin' in the Streets", "Some Kind of Wonderful", "The Love I Never Had" and a live version of the "Rapper" recorded at the A.J. Palumbo Center.
The Jaggerz lost two of their original members. Guitarist and vocalist William Maybray Sr. died of cancer in December of 2004 and drummer James Pugliano passed away in June of 2010. Founding members Jimmie Ross and Benny Faiella continue performing the soulful sounds of the Jaggerz. The 2013 roster of the Jaggerz also includes Dennis McAbee, Hermie Granati, Paul Martello, and horn section Ron Levi, Rich Mansfield and Jim Sheppard
Jaggerz Official Website at http://www.jaggerz.com/.
Follow the Jaggerz on their facebook fanpage at Jaggerz Fans -Check out the new official Jaggerz Facebook Fan page for pictures, videos, and music. https://www.facebook.com/thejaggerz
Feels Good
The Jaggerz Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Feels Good' by these artists:
3LW Oh, hey Naughty Oh, where's my kitty cat? Where's my kitty…
50 Cent (Yayo) Yeah man, you know, you know like the cars You know…
Afro Sensei Everything's in slow motion As our eyes meet out on the…
Angela Hunte feels good (repeated) only you can make my body move so go…
Avan Lava What does it mean, When you work in your dreams The looks…
B.O.T.H. Something about it makes me feel so fine Like being condesce…
bsd.u You're my Mr. Right, ah, my Mr. Right Too good,…
Cam'ron Eh yo why am I gonna sit here and…
Carson Lueders Woke up and I feel like money Ain't no one can…
Chamillionaire [Chorus:] Damn it feels good to rep the texas Cause independ…
Code Black The chapter is opened and the pages are turned The writings…
CSTY I'm way up and I'm so outspoken I'm just tryna…
Cuetec Dont let yourself go Hold on tight Just how it feels All…
Cyssero (Feat. the Game) Straight out the motherfuckin' pissy Hallway in the projects…
David Morales feels good (repeated) only you can make my body move so good…
David Morales feat. Angela Hunte feels good (repeated) only you can make my body move so go…
Daz Dillinger (Feels so good) Feels good to know that someone loves you (T…
Diamond Head Hey you, tell momma about things you do, babe Tell papa…
Dr Feelgood (mayo/wingfield) Well I locked my heart up long ago And …
Dr. Feelgood I was looking hard for love then I found you And…
E.G.O. Drinking a German beer with a Cuban cigar In the middle…
Evan Barlow 'Cause, it feels good Yeah, it feels good Yeah, it feels goo…
Flux Pavilion Feat. Tom Cane Falling up against the wall Smoke in our eyes We don't feel…
G. Kelly Feel good I, I feel good Feel good I, I feel good, okay Hat…
Grynn See it must feel good The way it feels To take you…
Guided by Voices Feels good, feels good Like she would Like I would I feel so…
GW Harrison Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh,…
G‐Unit (YAYO) yeah man, you know You know like the cars You know…
hack & nick I feel good Just like a man should Was raised in the…
Hard-Fi Lipstick, perfume, reminders of you Deny it, don't buy it, …
Heart Attack Kids Here I go again rattle like an earthquake Feel it in…
J.T. Na Look in her eyes so hypnotized She makes me lose All of…
Jaggs Feel so damn good It feel so damn good So damn It feel…
Jamie Jupiter You could give me facts and figures, but what I…
Jordan Danielle Harris She’s been on the run like every day Scared to death…
Jude Todd It feels good to be loved by you, ouh ouh…
Julia Nunes I just want the good life I just want the…
k-style Raised with the sharks, you lookin' for heart, you a…
Keith Sweat Your love it feels so good inside Take your time and…
Kin Crew Yeah I don't know why I keep running back to you Feels…
Kurupt & Daz Dillinger (Feels so good) Feels good to know that someone loves you (T…
KYLE If it feels good Yeah Jadaboo, this is for you Well if it…
laura les Feels good, when you say that you love me Feels good,…
Lil Durk (Feat. YFN Lucci) Late night sex feel so good (so good) Bend you over…
manwell It was a cool night feeling a soft breeze ya It…
Masquerade I've got an open mind But I've never done this before I'm…
Matt Dusk I used to think that I wouldn't* Take that long to…
MIRASCREAM Уедем далеко бэйб Далеко Кусаю, называю slave Ты любишь эту …
Naughty By Nature (3LW) Ohh...Hey Naughty... (Treach) Oh where's my kitty…
Naughty By Nature feat. 3LW Oh, hey Naughty Oh, where's my kitty cat? Where's my kitty…
Next Feels good, oh, so good I'm in the E five O…
ONE&TWO A.B.1.2. Twenty four and counting All she wanna do is feel g…
Patrick Daniel Feels so good Feels so good Feels so Feels so Feels so…
Pepper 6:30 come, I'm waiting on the floor Waiting for me Mary,…
Pitbull | www.Marvin-Vibez.in I've been wondering why You want to cry Maybe you're lying I…
Rachel It feels so good now that i'm without you, you It…
Rafter you're almost blind but you're looking good you're scared …
Rahsaan Patterson It's the dog in the park It's the fog after dark It's…
Rend Co. Kids (Bongo by the way) It felt like a fairytale Every time I…
Rend Co. Kids & Rend Collective I can tell that you don't feel good (I can tell…
Royce Da 5′9″ [Royce (Pharrell)] Feel good don't it (Neptunes) Royce 5'9…
Royce da 5′9″ feat. Tre Little Feel good don't it (Neptunes) Royce 5'9" baby (Royce da 5'9'…
Sarah Geronimo I never searched but I've found I never wished but it…
Scotty I park the car out on the beach, let the…
SoSo & Monkis It feels good Just like it should I wish it would Feel good …
Splash I feel good, I knew that I would, now I feel…
SR I FEEL GOOD, yes I FEEL GOOD OVER ANY PROBLEM YES I…
szopeen Wiem że nie wszystko załatwi mi plik stów Ja zawsze chciałem…
Take 6 Always Thought It Took A Lot Of Hard Work Always Thought…
Tha Dogg Pound (Hook - Lataya Williams) (Feels so good) Feels good to know …
The Ambassador It feels good'cause I know that I'm gonna cry But I…
The Ambassador [feat. Da' T.R.U.T.H.] 漫不经心的来到你面前 静静观察身边苦辣酸甜 慢条斯理的追逐新的梦想国度 在这漫漫长夜的迷雾 悄悄发现快乐其实原来叫幸福 …
The Fives You're on the telephone Telling me that she's gone Now we'…
The Game Straight out the motherfuckin' pissy Hallway in the projects…
The Lions feat. Black Shakespeare Hey jay! E rey na? (How you doing?, How you dey) E…
The ParanormL and J.Rawls Wow, I feel good, I knew that I would now I…
Toni! Tony! Tone! Play this record as frequently as possible Then as it become…
Tony! Toni! Toné! Play this record as frequently as possible, Then as it be…
Tony! Toni! Toné! Play this record as frequently as possible, Then as it beco…
Tony! Toni! Tonй! Play this record as frequently as possible, Then as it be…
Ty. Feel Good (Lyrics) written by Tee Ty (Verse 1) You photo-s…
Usher Eh yo why am I gonna sit here and…
Various Artists Eoddeokajyo baraman boneyo JJareun insa jocha geonnaelsuga e…
Volumes It feels good It feels good I'm waking up this time Like I'…
Warrant Take everything that I own My destination's unknown If I sta…
Wiz Khalifa Uh, uh, uh, uh My friends roll Lexus and Benzes Spend ends…
Wordplay T.Jay Hey Pull up beach side With the top down Feels so good When …
X-Tro-D-Naire Yeah Classic Iyeyeye yeye Xnuel in the building Hteeondbeat …
XamVolo I've been so far gone So far so so I've been here…
XYZ Intoxicating pleasure Nothing is so sweet Hotter than the …
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Memoirs of the Traveler I went up to the sky-aaaahhhhhhhhhhyyyy way up high-ayyyyyy …
Rapper Hey girl, I bet ya There's someone out to get…
Rapper The Hey girl, I bet ya There's someone out to get…
The Rapper Hey girl, I bet ya There's someone out to get…
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Bill D.
Sounds like the Kinks!
Xa Vi
From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... not from Cleveland Ohio