About The Jaggerz

When you mention The Jaggerz to a Pittsburgher, chances are that person will burst into a chorus of "THE RAPPER."
From the Club Natural in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Dick Clark's AMERICAN BANDSTAND in Hollywood, California was a long way off, but Benny Faiella, Donnie Iris, Jimmie Ross, Bill Maybray, Tom Davies & Jim Pugliano—collectively known as The Jaggerz, made it.
After playing the club circuit seven nights a week, they broke into the college market. Following a few summers at the Ohio Resort, Geneva on the Lake, The Jaggerz still found time to write and polish their craft.
In 1968, Gamble Records of Philadelphia signed the band to their first recording contract. Their first album, Introducing the Jaggerz, spawned their first two regional hits: "Baby I Love You" and "Gotta Find My Way Back Home."
Other artists with Gamble Records at the time included Jerry Butler, Dusty Springfield, The Intruders, The Soul Survivor’s, The O'Jays and Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes with Teddy Pendergrass.
From the Club Natural in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Dick Clark's AMERICAN BANDSTAND in Hollywood, California was a long way off, but Benny Faiella, Donnie Iris, Jimmie Ross, Bill Maybray, Tom Davies & Jim Pugliano—collectively known as The Jaggerz, made it.
After playing the club circuit seven nights a week, they broke into the college market. Following a few summers at the Ohio Resort, Geneva on the Lake, The Jaggerz still found time to write and polish their craft.
In 1968, Gamble Records of Philadelphia signed the band to their first recording contract. Their first album, Introducing the Jaggerz, spawned their first two regional hits: "Baby I Love You" and "Gotta Find My Way Back Home."
Other artists with Gamble Records at the time included Jerry Butler, Dusty Springfield, The Intruders, The Soul Survivor’s, The O'Jays and Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes with Teddy Pendergrass.

In 1970 the band signed with Buddah/Kama Sutra Records in New York where they recorded their second album, We Went to Different Schools Together. After nine weeks on the charts, their song "The Rapper" edged out Brook Benton’s “Rainy Night in Georgia” and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” In March of that year, the band received their gold record for having the #1 song in the country.
In 1975 The Jaggerz traveled to California and recorded their third album, Come Again, on the Wooden Nickel/RCA label.
The Jaggerz have recorded 11 singles and 7 albums/CD’s including one with legendary radio personality, the late Wolfman Jack. They also produced and recorded Bobby Rydell and James (Moon Doggie) Darren for their own production company, Sixuvus Revival Music.
Their latest CD’s are: And The Band Played On, Re-rapped by Request, and The Walk.
In 1975 The Jaggerz traveled to California and recorded their third album, Come Again, on the Wooden Nickel/RCA label.
The Jaggerz have recorded 11 singles and 7 albums/CD’s including one with legendary radio personality, the late Wolfman Jack. They also produced and recorded Bobby Rydell and James (Moon Doggie) Darren for their own production company, Sixuvus Revival Music.
Their latest CD’s are: And The Band Played On, Re-rapped by Request, and The Walk.

The band has been featured in articles in People Magazine, They Came to Play, Celebrate the 70's, Escort Magazine, Cigar Lifestyles, In-Tyme Magazine and Pittsburgh Golden Age of Rock n Roll.
In 2009, RAP stars Wiz Khalifa and The Game used a sample of The Jaggerz; song "Memoirs of the Traveler" from their second album We Went to Different Schools Together.
Original member Jimmie Ross, along with Hermi Granati (keyboards), Chris Patarini (sax), Paul Martello (drums) Ray Falcsik (bass) and Buddy Schneider (guitar) carry on the band's signature sound of great harmonies.
In 2017 The Jaggerz received the Pittsburgh Rock 'n Roll Legends Award.
In 2009, RAP stars Wiz Khalifa and The Game used a sample of The Jaggerz; song "Memoirs of the Traveler" from their second album We Went to Different Schools Together.
Original member Jimmie Ross, along with Hermi Granati (keyboards), Chris Patarini (sax), Paul Martello (drums) Ray Falcsik (bass) and Buddy Schneider (guitar) carry on the band's signature sound of great harmonies.
In 2017 The Jaggerz received the Pittsburgh Rock 'n Roll Legends Award.