The Raskins are twin brothers Logan and Roger Raskin born and raised in New York City by their parents Tommy and Judith Raskin. Their father Tommy was well known for his musical career on Broadway starring lead in such shows as West Side Story, Oklahoma, South Pacific, and Annie Get Your Gun just to name a few. While their mother Judith also known in the entertainment community as Judy Lee, was a world renown jazz singer/entertainer known for her tremendous live stage shows throughout the United States. Herald the powerful voice captured with her beauty sending chills down your spin, Judy Lee worked with some of the music industries most talented singers of our time.
Growing up in a household filled with such musical talent it was hard for The Raskin brothers to escape the wonderful world of music. Being exposed to all their mother and fathers sheet music at such an early age, Logan and Roger would go on to learn all the musical classics their parents used to perform. They also would get the rare opportunity to go tour with their parents and actually get to perform with some of the orchestras that were used to accompany both their mother and father. It was clearly important to their parents to always keep the brothers surrounded by music and have musical outlets.
According to these contacts, you can order the medicine cenforce. It is the best in its segment of drugs to improve potency. Always a piano present in their home, Logan and Roger began composing and performing their own music at the ripe old age of seven. By the age of fourteen they began exploring the local
musical club scene in downtown Manhattan thus being where the brothers would truly begin to develop their live skills, performing in front of audiences of all ages. It soon became evident that this would be the brothers life calling. Not just performing, but composing their own style and brand of music, which would clearly define who and what The Raskins are all about. Creating a sound which has been described as eclectic and powerful, the brothers drive home a musical vibe which seems refreshingly new and current to most.
Presently living on both coasts of the United States The Raskins have had the wonderful opportunity of composing music for several different television and movie projects, as well as getting the chance to work close with some of the industries biggest directors and producers. The Raskins have currently completed the music for their debut album to be released May18th on Sony RED, along with several music videos featuring tracks from the album.
The Raskins true purpose artistically has become the opportunity to spread the love and joy of their music to the world with a clear message, always follow your dreams and your passions. That is the makeup of the air for which truly allows us to breath and most of all be free. Let us always keep the spirit of music in our hearts and in our soul. We love you all!!!
Logan Raskin: singer/songwriter for the musical group The Raskins. Born and raised in New York City, Logan developed a love for the arts at a very young age. Performing and composing original music by the time he was eight years of age, piano and acoustic guitar were instruments that were always present in his life. This was an escape for him creatively and the possibilities seemed endless. Entertaining at school assembly's and talent shows became a frequent occurrence as Logans thirst for live performances began to grow. By the time he was fourteen the New York City music scene slowly began to capture his attention. The energy of downtown Manhattan for Logan was apparent and something he knew he had to be a part of.
Early memories of Broadway performances by Logans father and night club appearances by his mother seemed to be what fueled the fire and passion for Logan as a musical entertainer. Needless to say a perfect storm was brewing for his musical future. Booking one-nighters and jam sessions on and around the lower east side, Logan soon started working quite frequently, earning his way through the cites most affluent clubs and venues as a musical artist.
As Logan grew older his passion for music was at an all time high. He then began to spread his wings and experiment purchasing his own digital recording equipment with funds he made from performing. Logan would start recording his own music thus changing his life forever. Having the musical and creative freedom to produce music how he heard it in his head, for Logan was the ultimate. Logan soon developed the skill of recording, distributing his own music to family, friends, and fans throughout the city as well as nationally. Testing the waters he slowly began flooding the independent film market with some of his work. Landing at the tribeca film festival Logans music would appear in such movie projects as "Slingshot" starring David Arquette and Thora Birch, " Mini's First Time" starring Alec Baldwin and Jeff Goldblum and "Middle Of Nowhere" starring Susan Sarandon just to name a few.
Joining forces with twin brother Roger, Logan decided to begin a project which for him seemed a no brainier called "The Raskins.” Featuring music compositions they both had created for film, television, and themselves over the past few years. They released a few EPs and now are currently working on their biggest project to date. Their full length self titled album scheduled for release May 18th on Sony RED, featuring some of Logan and Rogers most recent and exciting original music to date.
The Musical future looks tremendously bright for both the brothers Raskin. Striving forward doing what they both love and are so passionate about. Logan quoted as saying "i feel so incredibly lucky and fortunate to be working with my twin brother and best friend. Having such a loving and supporting family, this has enabled us the opportunity to reach for our passions, and achieve our creative goals."
For the Raskins the musical journey has only just begun, as they continue to share the music they create with their friends and fans all over the world!
Roger Raskin, an identical twin, was born in the Doctors hospital in downtown New York City. Roger was one of three children raised in Queens New York by their mother who was a jazz singer and their father who was a Broadway performer. At a very young age Roger was taught music, singing, melody, harmony, and song. Ever since he could remember, his mother Judy would always sing in their home. Her voice was not only beautiful but soulfully soothing to the soul, and set a foundation for his life to be.
Music was always playing in the Raskin house. The only radio station the family ever listened to was WNEW AM. The music was amazing like Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Nancy Wilson, Billie Holiday, Johnny Mathis, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormey, Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, and many others.
Roger grew up watching his father perform on Broadway, and many other prestigious venues. He would travel on the road with his dad when he was a young boy to various tours and club dates. He loved watching his father perform. These were the moments where he would learn his dynamic stage presence and style. Then there was ROCK N ROLL! Given his first rock record at the age of 7 opened up a whole new can of "Whoop Ass" He knew he had to search deeper. Although to young Roger would sneak into rock clubs in lower Manhattan and it was these moments that would change his life forever... Roger played in bands and studied music through high school, wrote, composed and performed his first song the age of 8.
Roger Raskin is a talent to be reckoned with and a personality that brightly lights up a room and a stage with a sharp wit and a screamin' guitar....and I quote;
"I love Muscle cars and loud guitars, getting there first, 2nd sucks, fine wine, fine dine, hates to wait in line, vintage shops, 2 brothers, my mom and pops, and my dog Daisy she drives me crazy!
"The Bay City Rollers, New York Dolls, Blondi, The Who, The Ramones, The cars, etc etc etc...(that list is endless)
G, A, C, & D chords.
Serve & volley tennis.
Love to the world.
G-d bless you all.
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