John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, an American rock band, achieved significant popularity in the 1980s. Their style is often compared to Bruce Springsteen's heartland rock due to their similar instrumentation and lyrical themes. The band's most recognized work is the soundtrack for the 1983 film "Eddie and the Cruisers," which includes their biggest hit, "On the Dark Side." Although they never matched the success of this soundtrack, John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band's influence on the rock genre and 80s music is undeniable.