Donnie Iris

Dominic Ierace, known professionally as Donnie Iris, was an American rock musician known for his work with the Jaggerz and Wild Cherry during the 1970s and for his solo career beginning in the 1980s with his band, the Cruisers. He wrote the No. 2 Billboard hit "The Rapper" with the Jaggerz in 1970 and was a member of Wild Cherry. He also achieved fame as a solo artist beginning in 1980 with the No. 29 hit "Ah! Leah!" and the No. 37 hit "Love Is Like a Rock."