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The Romantics' original lineup consisted of vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and harmonicist Wally Palmar; lead guitarist and vocalist Mike Skill; bassist and backing vocalist Rich Cole; and drummer and vocalist Jimmy Marinos.
The original members of The Romantics—Wally Palmar, Jimmy Marinos, Mike Skill and Rich Cole—formally became a band on Valentine’s Day, 1977. Bred on the streets of Detroit’s east side, The Romantics were inspired by the British invasion, American rock roots and the late 60s Detroit scene.
Mar 9, 2020 · As an aspiring young drummer, myself, I had taken full notice of the band's hard-hitting drummer Jimmy Marinos, but what made his playing so unique was that he was also singing lead vocals.
May 12, 2020 · Jimmy Marinos and I met and played together in a couple of bands all thru and after High School. We were always writing our own music with our own studio rehearsal space. Jimmy and I were still bouncing around The Motor City, we found a little rehearsal space and practically lived there.
“The Romantics” arrived in stores in 1980 and was highlighted by the incredible single, “What I Like About You” featuring drummer Jimmy Marinos on lead vocal. “What I Like About You” has become the Romantics’ best-known hit, but surprisingly it only peaked at # 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Jun 21, 2018 · In 1984, drummer Jimmy Marinos left the Romantics, and he was replaced by David Petratos, who would serve as the band's drummer until 1990. This lineup recorded one album, Rhythm Romance, in 1985. Detroit keyboardist Barry Warner was also added to the band for the following 1985–1986 tour.
Explore Jimmy Marinos's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Jimmy Marinos on AllMusic.
