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The Rustix

 


The Rustix LP Cover | All Music | tc235

The Rustix were a rock group from New York who had one single on Cadet before signing with Motown. The members were Chuck Brucato, Ron Collins, David Colon, Bob D’Andrea (now deceased), Vinnie Strenk and Al Galich. David Colon is now an artist while Chuck Brucato is still active in music.

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