a producer and engineer at King Snake Studio in Sanford, Florida. He has played with Foghat and Molly Hatchet, and he has also served as a board governor for the Florida Chapter of NARAS. Parissi moved to Miami, Florida in 1979 and formed a tour band with Bobby Caldwell. In 1980, Parissi moved to New York City, met members of Billy Squier's band, and did recording sessions with them. At the same time, he also co-wrote songs with Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Kent and co-produced the album Dedication, along with Gary U.S. Bonds and Bruce Springsteen in 1980-81. The album produced the hit "This Little Girl (Is Mine)", which sold over 500,000 copies, for which Rob was awarded another gold album. As of the 2010s, Parissi resides in Florida and is writing and recording in the adult contemporary and smooth jazz genres, as in his CD "The Real Deal", an all-vocal album. On August 11, 2013, the people of Parissi's hometown in Mingo Junction, Ohio renamed the longest street there as Rob Parissi Boulevard and declared August 11 as Rob Parissi Day. He and his wife, Ilona, established a scholarship endowment for his former consolidated high school, now named Indian Creek High School, and he returns every year to do a charity fundraiser. Ron Beitle (1954–2017) performed with several rock bands, including Nied's Hotel Band in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. He died in 2017. Band members Final lineup Rob Parissi – vocals, guitar (1970–1979) Donnie Iris – guitar, vocals (1978–1979) Cooke Michalchick – bass, vocals (1978–1979) Ronald Beitle – drums, percussion (1975–1979) Mark Avsec – keyboards (1975–1979) Previous members Ben Difabbio – drums, vocals (1970–1975) Louie Osso – guitar, vocals (1970–1973) Larry Brown – bass, vocals (1970–1973) Coogie Stoddart – guitar, vocals (1973–1975, 1977–78) Joe Buchmelter – bass (1973) Bucky Lusk – bass (1973–1975) Allen Wentz – bass, synthesizer, vocals (1975–1978) Bryan Bassett – guitar (1975–1978) Timeline Discography Studio albums Compilation albums Play the Funk (2000) Super Hits (2002) Singles See also List of artists who reached number one in the United States List of artists who reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart List of blue-eyed soul artists List of funk rock bands List of 1970s one-hit wonders in the United States References Notes Sources External links [ Allmusic Entry] American funk musical groups Funk rock musical groups Rock music groups from Ohio Musical groups from Pittsburgh Epic Records artists