The Raspberries were an American rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1970. The original lineup consisted of Eric Carmen (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Wally Bryson (guitar, vocals), Dave Smalley (bass, vocals), and Jim Bonfanti (drums).

The band's sound was heavily influenced by the British Invasion bands of the 1960s, particularly The Beatles and The Who, and they became known for their catchy power pop melodies, jangly guitars, and lush harmonies. Their music was often described as a bridge between the 1960s pop-rock era and the emerging punk and new wave scenes of the late 1970s.

The Raspberries had a string of hits in the early 1970s, including "Go All The Way," "I Wanna Be With You," and "Let's Pretend." These songs showcased the band's ability to craft infectious pop hooks and garnered them a large fan base.

Despite their success, The Raspberries disbanded in 1975, but their influence on the power pop genre continued to be felt in the decades that followed. In fact, many artists, including Cheap Trick and Bruce Springsteen, have cited The Raspberries as a major influence on their music.

In 2004, The Raspberries reunited for a series of concerts, and in 2007, they released their first album of new material in over 30 years, titled "Raspberries Refreshed." While the band's original run was relatively short, their impact on the rock and pop music of the 1970s and beyond is undeniable.

• Wally Bryson - guitar/vocals - b. Wallace Bryson, July 18, 1949, Gastonia, North Carolina, USA - formerly with Cyrus Erie and Fortega.
• Danny Klawon - guitar
• Dave Smalley - guitar/vocals - b. David Smalley, July 10, 1949, Oil City, Pennsylvania, USA.
• Dave Burke - bass
• Jim Bonfanti - drums - b. December 17, 1948, Windber, Pennsylvania, USA - formerly with The Outsiders, and The Caverns.

• Wally Bryson - guitar
• Danny Klawon - guitar
• Dave Smalley - guitar/vocals
• Dave Burke - bass
• Jim Bonfanti - drums

• Wally Bryson - guitar
• Dave Smalley - guitar/vocals
• Dave Burke - bass
• Jim Bonfanti - drums

• Eric Carmen - bass/guitar/vocals - b. August 11, 1949, Cleveland, Ohio, USA - formerly with Cyrus Erie and The Quick.
• Wally Bryson - guitar
• Jim Bonfanti - drums
• John Alleksic - bass - formerly with Fortega.

• Eric Carmen - bass/guitar/vocals
• Wally Bryson - guitar
• Jim Bonfanti - drums
• Dave Smalley - bass/guitar

1. "Raspberries" (1972) - Singles: "Don't Want To Say Goodbye", "Go All the Way"
2. "Fresh" (1972) - Singles: "I Wanna Be With You", "Let's Pretend"
3. "Side 3" (1973) - Singles: "Tonight", "I'm a Rocker", "Ecstasy"

• Eric Carmen - bass/guitar/vocals
• Wally Bryson - guitar
• Scott McCarl - bass - b. Nebraska.
• Michael McBride - drums - formerly with Cyrus Erie.
• Jeff Hutton - keyboards

1. "Starting Over" (1974) - Singles: "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)", "Party's Over"

• Eric Carmen - bass/guitar/vocals
• Scott McCarl - bass - b. Nebraska.
• Michael McBride - drums
• Billy Hanna - guitar

• Eric Carmen - bass/guitar/vocals
• Wally Bryson - guitar
• Jim Bonfanti - drums
• Dave Smalley - bass/guitar

1. "Capitol Collectors Series" (1991)
2. "Greatest Hits" (1995)
3. "Powerpop V.1" (1996) - contains the songs from "Raspberries" and "Fresh" on a single CD.
4. "Powerpop V.2" (1996) - contains the songs from "Side 3" and "Starting Over" on a single CD.

1. "Eric Carmen" (1975) - Singles: "Sunrise", "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again", "All By Myself"
2. "Boats Against the Current" (1977) - Single: "She Did It"
3. "Change of Heart" (1978) - Single: "Change of Heart"
4. "Tonight You're Mine" (1980)
5. "The Definitive Collection" (1997) - retrospective of Eric Carmen's career, including Raspberries material.
6. "Winter Dreams"
7. "I Was Born to Love You" (2000)

• The Official Raspberries Website
• EricCarmen.com
• The Wally Bryson Home Page
• Scott McCarl Homepage