The Resume

(1972- )
Born in Narragansett, Rhode Island
John Cafferty - vocals/rhythm guitar Gary Gramolini - lead guitar Patrick Lupo - bass Kenny Jo Silva - drums Bobby Cotoia - piano Michael "Tunes" Antunes - saxophone
Best known for the hit song 'On The Dark Side' and providing the music for the fictional band in the film 'Eddie and the Cruisers'
Other top-40 hits include 'Tender Years,' 'Tough All Over' and 'C-I-T-Y'

Why he might be annoying:

Beaver Brown Band?
They were Bruce Springsteen knockoffs.
They became so associated with the movie that they released many of their later albums under the 'Eddie and the Cruisers' name.
Although they had a handful of other hits, 'On The Dark Side' is the only one that most people remember.
They tour on the 'oldies circuit,' doing festivals and corporate events.

Why he might not be annoying:

They worked hard and toured relentlessly before hitting it big in the 80's.
'On The Dark Side' was a top-10 hit and the 'Eddie and the Cruisers' soundtrack went triple-platinum.
They recorded a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Cotoia died of liver disease at the age of 50 (2004).
Their song 'Hearts on Fire' was featured in 'Rocky IV.'

Credit: Diplomat

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Animal Names
• Diplomat's Profiles [Series 2]
• Heartland Rockers
• I Performed on American Bandstand [A-D]
• Look at My Album Cover
• My Band, My Name
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Hits Chart [1980's] (Ranked: 1984)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Hits Chart [1980's] (Ranked: 1985)
• People with John or Mary in their Names
• Profiles 28251-28500 (Ranked: 28427)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 92.31% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying