Donnie Iris Dies at 83: Remembering ‘Ah! Leah!’ and ‘The Rapper’
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Donald "Donnie" Iris was born on February 28, 1943 in the steel‑town region of Pennsylvania. He began his musical journey in the early 1960s, playing guitar and singing in local bands while working day jobs in the steel industry. By the late 1960s he had joined the group The Jaggerz, a Pittsburgh‑based band that blended rock, soul and pop influences.
In 1970 the Jaggerz released a single titled “The Rapper”. The song quickly climbed the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 2. Its catchy hook and Iris’s gritty vocal delivery made it a staple of radio playlists across the United States. The success of the single gave the band national exposure and secured Iris a place in rock history.
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