Nugget went through a couple of incarnations, originally a country and oldies band, later the addition of a rock guitarist that gave the group a bit more variety. The original group consisted of Dean Tunnarelli (lead guitar), Danny Sadler (rhythm guitar, vocals), Ricky Oster (bass), and Jimmy Ernest (drums).
Around 1970 Dean and Ricky moved on to different bands. Danny went to Nashville to record (see his bio) and released a couple of singles.
The second version of the group billed as Danny Sadler & Nugget featured Rick Seagraves (lead guitar, vocals), Danny Sadler (rhythm guitar, vocals), Steve Hunt (bass), and Mike Fort (drums). Steve Hunt’s other bands included The Souls of Britton, City Limits, The Housewreckers… Mike Fort also had a stint as member of The Alcoholics that played the Marble Bar, and his dad played drums with Zim Zemarel and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In this group, Dean, the featured lead guitarist, could play and sing rock music, while Danny played and sang country and oldies. This expanded their repertoire. The group performed at all the local venues circa 1970-72. They were regulars at The Park Lounge in Brooklyn. The club featured a Gong Show, and Nugget split time with Bill Tolson, who did a black face Al Jolson show.
Danny went on to The Rockabilly Rebels, Chavis Brothers, Just Us, and solo work.
Thanks Danny Sadler, May 2017
