The Cascades
A pop vocal group from San Diego, California, The Cascades scored a global hit
in 1963 with "Rhythm of the Rain." The group formed in 1960, while its members
were all serving time with the United States Navy. Originally known as "The
Silver Strands," the bandmates changed their name to The Cascades in 1962,
sourcing their inspiration from a popular brand of dishwashing detergent.
Frontman John Gummoe, guitarist Eddie Snyder, keyboardist David Szabo, bassist
Dave Stevens, and drummer Dave Wilson changed their sound, too, adopting a
harmony-heavy approach inspired by the The Beach ...
