The Rascals

The Rascals were an American rock band that emerged in the late 1960s. They are best known for their hit song 'People Got to Be Free,' which became a powerful anthem during a time of national grief following the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. The band also released 'A Ray of Hope' dedicated to Ted Kennedy. Though their momentum faded by 1972, their music remains iconic for its role in reflecting and influencing the social climate of the time.