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Raspberries

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The Resume

    (1970-1975)
    Formed in Mentor, Ohio
    Original line-up:
    Eric Carmen-Lead Vocals/Bass
    Wally Bryson-Guitar
    Jim Bonfanti-Drums
    Dave Smalley-Rhythm Guitar
    Recorded 'Go All The Way,' I Wanna Be With You,' 'Lets Pretend,' 'Tonight' and 'Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)'

Why they might be annoying:

    They opted for the well groomed hair/matching suits/squeaky clean persona, à la The Osmonds.
    Their original bassist left the band before they ever recorded, so Carmen had to learn to play bass fast.
    Carmen garnered too much creative control over material and songwriting duties.
    After their third album, 'Side 3,' Bonfanti and Smalley quit the band and were hastily replaced.
    In 1999, the original members met and Billboard magazine all but assured a reunion tour was in the making - which turned out to be just rumor.
    Bryson and Smalley recorded an album under the Raspberries name, 'Refreshed' (2000). It was a huge flop.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They were the first group to incorporate a newly developed technology on their self-titled debut album; 'scratch-n-sniff.'
    They (naturally) chose raspberry scent.
    'Go All The Way' was a Top 5 smash and the single sold over one million units (summer 1972).
    Groups listed as followers of their music include The Cars, Cheap Trick, The Knack, Sweet and Ben Folds Five.
    Eric Carmen has gone on to a successful solo career with hits such as 'All By Myself,' 'Never Gonna Fall In Love Again,' 'She Did It' and 'Hungry Eyes.'

Credit: Scar Tactics


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 36 Votes: 5.56% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 90 Votes: 71.11% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 87 Votes: 48.28% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 96 Votes: 65.62% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 364 Votes: 69.23% Annoying