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The Captain
Sometimes all it takes is the right accessory to earn a title. In the early 1970s, Daryl Dragon wore a nautical cap when he played keyboard for the Beach Boys and the band’s lead singer dubbed him “The Captain.” And when Dragon later teamed with his wife, Toni Tennille, he became one half of the Grammy-winning pop duo The Captain & Tennille. Best known for their hit song “Love Will Keep Us Together,” The Captain & Tennille have stayed true to their song’s lyrics—they have been married since 1975.