One of my favorite magazines (yes they still exist) is my monthly subscription to Modern Drummer. The most recent issue features The Rascals drummer Dino Danelli. When The Rascals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame they were introduced by Little Steven Van Zandt (pre-Sopranos) who said the following about Danelli, “With all due respect to my drummer friends—and most of my friends are drummers—he was and still is the greatest rock drummer ever.” The Rascals have such a wonderful sound it’s hard to believe it’s just the four of them: Felix Cavaliere, Gene Cornish, Dino, and Eddie Brigati. This summer you can see them live in “Once Upon a Dream”—a mix between a live concert by The Rascals and a bio much like “The Jersey Boys.” And not surprisingly, it is produced and directed by Van Zandt, featuring the original four Rascals.
E.J. has trained at Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, NH, NH, where he completed course-work in Practical and Defensive Handgun, Conceal Carry Pistol, Shotguns, Precision Scope Rifle and Kidnapping Prevention.
E.J. plays a Yamaha Recording Custom drum set with Zilldjian cymbals. His first drum set was a 5-piece Slingerland with Zilldjians. He grew-up worshiping Neil Peart (RIP) of the band Rush, and loves the song Tom Sawyer—the name of his family’s boat, a Grady-White Canyon 306. He grew up in Mattapoisett, MA, an idyllic small town on the water near Cape Cod. He spends time in Newport, RI and Bartlett, NH—both as far away from Wall Street as one could mentally get. The Newport office is on a quiet, tree lined street not far from the harbor and the log cabin in Bartlett, NH, the “Live Free or Die” state, sits on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest. He enjoys spending time in Key West and Paris.
Please get in touch with E.J. at ejsmith@yoursurvivalguy.com
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