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Where did Donnie Iris grow up?
Dominic Ierace, also known as Donnie Iris, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania.
Did Donnie Iris go to school?
While attending Slippery Rock State College, Donnie Iris formed a band called the Tri-Vels
Was Donnie Iris an only child?
How did Donnie Iris' first band Tri-Vets do?
The Tri-Vels in both incarnations played R&B and pop rock covers at fraternity parties and lasted from about 1961 to 1964.
Why did Donnie Iris' first band Tri-Vets split up?
With the addition of bassist Dave Reiser, the Tri-Vels renamed themselves Donnie and the Donnells.
Did Donnie Iris get into another band after Tri-Vets renamed themselves Donnie and the Donnells?
Around 1964, Donnie Iris left Donnie and the Donnells to form the Jaggerz with Benny Faiella of Gary and the Jewel Tones.

Question: How did he get into music?
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