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Formed in Narragansett, Rhode Island, the band’s charismatic frontman, John Cafferty, and their energetic crew had been crafting gritty, moving rock tunes in local clubs for years. Their early work, including self-released singles like The Tender Years, echoed the bar band grit and east coast rock spirit, yet they struggled to get signed by major labels due to the lingering comparison to Bruce Springsteen.