The Cyrkle
Formed in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1961, the members of the Cyrkle first came
together as Rhondells while they all attended Lafayette College. Founded by Don
Dannemann (guitar and vocals), Tom Dawes (guitar and vocals), and Jim Maiella
(drums), the band played covers at college frat parties before they began
performing at off-campus venues. Discovered by attorney Nathan Weiss while they
were performing in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Weiss introduced them to his
business partner Brian Epstein who was also the Beatles’ manager. After hearing
recordings by the band, he decided to mana...
