They were the first white group signed to Atlantic Records, the Rascals blazed a trail with what became known as “blue-eyed soul,” with legendary hits like “Good Lovin,” “Groovin,” and “How Can I Be Sure,” but also created songs like “People Gotta Be Free,” which are still socially relevant more than 50 years after they were written. 

At the heart of the band was singer and organist Felix Cavaliere, who has just written a book – Memoir of a Rascal: From Pelham, NY to the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. He tells us the stories behind many of his biggest hits, how the band got signed to Atlantic Records, and how the Rascals found “Mustang Sally” before Wilson Pickett.