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The Jaggerz | |
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| Also known as | The Jaggers Jimmie Ross and the Jaggerz |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, blue-eyed soul |
| Years active | 1964–1977 1989–present |
| Labels | Gamble Records (1968-1969) Kama Sutra Records (1969-1973) Wooden Nickel Records (1975-1976) |
| Members | Jimmie Ross Benny Faiella Hermie Granati Paul Martello Chris Patarini Dennis McAbee |
| Past members | Donnie Iris Bill Maybray Thom Davies Jim Pugliano Larry Lorey Frank Czuri |
| Website | http://www.jaggerz.com/ |
The Jaggerz are an American rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They came to national attention with their single "The Rapper" which was released on the Kama Sutra label. "The Rapper" was No. 1 in the Record World Charts and No. 2 in the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1970.[1] Having sold over one million copies, the recording received a gold record awarded by the R.I.A.A.[2]
The band's name derives from the Western Pennsylvania English term, "jagger," meaning any small, sharp-pointed object, typically thorns, spines, and prickles. They were managed by The Skyliners manager, Joe Rock.
- ^ "Gary James' Interview With Jimmie Ross of The Jaggerz in Classicbands.com"
- ^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 262. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.