The Raspberries/The Babys - Back to Back Hits

Although they were quite underrated during their tenures as functioning bands, the short-lived outfits The Raspberries and The Babys both became important influences on subsequent (and more commercially successful) bands, only after their respective breakups. The groups existed during two totally different time periods (Raspberries, the early '70; Babys, late '70s/early '80s), but both knew how to write memorable pop hooks, and interestingly, both included singers that would go on to launch successful solo careers immediately following the breakup of their previous bands (Eric Carmen and John Waite). Read More