Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. became one of the incidents which sparked the Detroit Riots of 1967. Detroits brilliance when it comes to producing vocal ensembles of the rhythm and blues kind to the music world is just exceptional. Both groups continued to perform regularly around the world for the next several years. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Reynolds and Lenny Mayes replaced Howard and Wilkins. Also during this time, the Dramatics had signed with producer Don Davis' production company. The Dramatics (formerly The Dynamics) are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1964. Actor: Up the Creek. Fool', 'Me and Mrs. Jones', 'I'm Going By The Stars In Your Eyes' and 'Be William Franklin Howard II a.k.a. The Dramatics, founded by Ron Banks (May 10, 1951 March 4, 2010),[2][3] Larry Demps, Rod Davis, Elbert Wilkins and Larry Reed, originally formed in 1964. the Seventies, the Dramatics released several further popular sides, including At Northern, he played the saxophone in the school band, baseball, and ran track. There was a problem getting your location. The city of Detroit also named a street after The Dramatics in the Woodbridge SoulTracks is a registered trademark of SoulTracks, LLC. With Reynolds' gruff baritone and Ron Banks' soaring falsetto, Willie Ford's bass sound, the smooth Lenny Mayes and singer and group choreographer Larry Demps, a unique group harmony and stage show was created and that kept The Dramatics among the A-list of R&B acts for years to come. While other popular 70s groups had trouble sustaining recording careers, the Dramatics continued to cut a new LP every few years, right up through 2002'sLook Inside,a surprisingly strong record that received limited distribution in the U.S. (if you find it, check out the fantastic "Looks Like Rain"). Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The Dramatics were honored for their careers when they received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the2008 SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Todays Dramatics consists of the surviving active members Reynolds and Ford, together with newer members Winzell Kelly and Michael Brook. A small donation would help us keep this available to all. Many of the Dramatics' songs initially were written and produced by Tony Hester, including all the tracks on the first two Volt albums. The follow-ups "In The Rain" and "Toast to the Fool" were even better, and have remained in active play on many stations ever since. Learn more about managing a memorial . However, producer Don Davis re-signed them to Bolt, a Stax subsidiary, in 1971 after the group teamed up with Detroit writer-producer, Tony Hester. Reynolds had auditioned for Banks when Howard wasnt around at that time. The city of Detroit also named a street after The Dramatics in the Woodbridge [1] "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get" was awarded gold disc status by the R.I.A.A. While never reaching "supergroup" status in the public's eyes, the Dramatics have been one of the most prolific, consistently entertaining groups of the last half century. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Originally formed in 1962, the Dramatics (at various times) consisted of: The The Dramatics signed with Stax Records of Memphis, Tennessee in 1968, but moved on after one unsuccessful release. By 1967, Motown had absorbed the entire Golden World Records operation. He is an actor, known for Up the Creek (1958), Further Up the Creek (1958) and Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens (1959). In 1989 they were on the Volt Records label where they released the album, Positive State of Mind. The Dramatics popularity continued with mostly R&B Top 20 successes throughout the disco era, with Welcome Back Home entering the R&B Top Ten just once more in 1980. At the urging of Don Davis and Stax Records, the original group changed its billing to "Ron Banks and the Dramatics". Jones was recruited in his place, but they disbanded in 1982 after Ron Banks Also during this time, the Dramatics had signed with producer Don Davis' production company. Detroit-based R&B vocal group was formed in 1967, and rose to stardom in 1971 with Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get. It was a smash on both the pop and soul charts, and began a string of great cuts for the group penned by Tony Hester. Even though the group managed to stay together, the ensuing years were unproductive for chart action and sales. Howard Williams was born on 10 May 1932 in Colindale, England, UK. Is About To Start (Volt Records 2000), Through in 1971, where the group saw greater success with their song 'Whatcha See WebAfter leaving the Dramatics in 1972, he pursued a solo career. Reynolds and Lenny Mayes replaced Howard and Wilkins. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He sang with a group called the Sir Primes whilst at high school. 1977). The album, Stone Cold followed in 1990 and then the album, If You Come Back to Me in 2000. [7] After becoming a victim in the July 1967 Algiers Motel incident, including the police killing of the group's valet Fred Temple, Reed and Davis eventually left the group, and were replaced by William Wee Gee Howard and Willie Ford (July 10, 1950 May 28, 2019)[8] in 1969. In 2006, local Detroit developer Herb Strather honored the Dramatics (along with Freda Payne, the Four Tops and others), with a street named after the group in one of the newest neighborhoods being built in the city. Year should not be greater than current year. After leavingThe Dramaticsin 1972, he pursued a solo career. The group recorded for Don Davis' Groovesville and later Great Lakes music production companies during the 1970s, although the recordings appeared on several labels. Please try again later. The original members included countertenor Ron Banks born on May 10, 1951, tenor Cleveland Larry Reed, born on October 17, 1948; and baritone Robert Ellington, born on May 15, 1964. LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Singer Ron Banks, a founding member of R&B group the Dramatics, died Thursday (March 4) at his Detroit home of a reported heart attack. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. William "Wee Gee" Howard replaced lead singer Reed, and Willie Ford of the Capitols replaced bass Rob Davis. Soul singer. The Over the years the Dramatics had numerous personnel changes. There is an excellent piece here, regarding Willie's career: https://www.musicians-corner.net/RIH-Willie-Ford/, https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6xe4nc, many thanks to Maria Asplund for her invaluable help with this page. 'Somewhere' b/w 'Bingo', a 45 that was misprinted as being recorded by the He was 58. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. But The Dramatics reunited in 1986 with Somewhere In Time and its great crossover hit, "One Love Ago.". During As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Try again later. The Dramatics(formerlyThe Dynamics) are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1964. Banks, Demps and Ford then had the trademark rights to the name, and then extended that right to Mayes and Reynolds. In 1974, Shortly after the success of their first album, Howard and Wilkins left the group,[7] and formed their own version of The Dramatics, recording the single "No Rebate On Love" on Mainstream Records. Their members at this time were Ron Banks (who died of a heart attack on March 4, 2010, at the age of 58), William "Wee Gee" Howard(who died of a heart attack on February 22, 2000, at the age of 49), Elbert Wilkins (who died of a heart attack on December 13, 1992, at the age of 45), and keyboardist James Mack Brown (who died on November 28, 2008, at the age of 58). [10] This song was re-released as the "B" side to the hit, "Toast To The Fool" (Volt VOA 4082) three years later. You Come Back To Me (Fantasy Records 1999), Tell Ron Family members linked to this person will appear here. Reynolds (Gospel album) (Capitol Records 1991), Love The Dramatics were also interviewed at (but have yet to be inducted into) the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on February 2012. While other popular 70s groups had trouble sustaining recording careers, the Dramatics continued to cut a new LP every few years, right up through 2002's Look Inside, a surprisingly strong record that received limited distribution in the U.S. [4][5][6] They were originally known as the Sensations, but changed their billing to the Dramatics in 1965. Davis, then Banks and Reynolds took over production later in the 1970s and the early 1980s. They The Dramatics were an R&B/soul/pop vocal group originating from Detroit, Michigan in the USA. Doo - 1966. Is Whatcha Get'. In 1982, the Dramatics disbanded but reunited in 1985. By 1967, Motown had absorbed the entire Golden World Records operation. The Dramatics Live - 1988 / Positive State Of Mind - 1989 / Stone Cold - 1990 / Mellow Drama - 1994 / A Dramatic Christmas - 1997 / Look Inside - 2002 The album, Stone Cold followed in 1990 and then the album, If You Come Back to Me in 2000. All Rights Reserved. WebWilliam "Wee Gee" Howard - You've Been A Part Of Me DjDirtyOl 6.45K subscribers Subscribe 7.3K views 8 years ago My favorite classic series From his album "Hold On Shortly after the success of their first album, Howard and Wilkins left the group and formed their own version of The Dramatics, recording the single "No Rebate On Love" on Mainstream Records. The film was directed by Kathryn Bigelow, and starred the Star Wars actor, John Boyega and Algee Smith in the role of the Dramatics singer, Larry Cleveland Reed. The Dramatics then moved to another local Detroit label, Sport Records, where they garnered their first minor hit single, "All Because of You." Drama (Groovesville Records 1994), Gimme Some Good Soul Music (Fantasy Records 1995), A He migrated north to Detroit when he was a child and lived around the corner from Smokey Robinson of The Miracles, in the predominately Black North End neighborhood. Following Banks' death, a battle over the group's name emerged, resulting in two traveling groups now holding the Dramatics name: a more familiar one led by L. J. Reynolds (and featuring Kelly, Donald Albert and Leon Franklin) and another new group led by Ford. last hometown gig with the Dramatics was a November 2009 concert at Motorcity With Reynolds' gruff baritone and Ron Banks' soaring falsetto, Willie Ford's bass sound, the smooth Lenny Mayes and singer and group choreographer Larry Demps, a unique group harmony and stage show was created and that kept The Dramatics at the top of the charts for the remainder of the 70s and early 80s. The following year, 1972, the single In the Rain peaked at #1 on R&B and peaked at #5 on the pop chart. Dimensions (Capitol Records 1982), Somewhere 'All We are grateful to have had this gift in our lives, and every day wefeel the great loss of the man,husband, father, and Grandfather who was simply WeeGee to us. Dells vs. Variations: Viewing All | Elbert Wilkins. The group moved from Volt in 1974 after three albums, Whatcha See Is What You Get (1971), A Dramatic Experience (1973) and Dramatically Yours (1974). WebWilliam "Wee Gee" Howard replaced lead singer Reed, and Willie Ford of the Capitols replaced bass Rob Davis. WebWilliam Howard. passed away at the Sinai Hospital in Detroit. Kelly and Michael Brock, (who replaced Lenny Mayes, who died of lung cancer Reynolds left to go solo in 1981 and Larry Demps decided to go into teaching and spend more time with his family, after having joined the group's original line-up in 1964 with Banks. Dramatic Way (MCA Records 1980), New Inspired by his older brother, George, who had a group, he started singing at age 12. Over the ensuing years, the Dramatics underwent several personnel changes, the most notable occurring in 1973 when L.J. Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get climbed to #3 on the R&B singles chart, and #9 on the pop singles chart. that year, The Dramatics were staying at the Algiers Motel, following a This solo career produced two singles, "Hold On To Your Dreams", and "You've Been A Part Of Me". Please reset your password. Ellington left the band at an early stage in the Sixties. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. William As our finances improved, and even at this young age, WeeGee was so grounded that he asked me to quit work, we bought a lovely home in Rosedale Park, a far west subdivision in Detroit, filled it with everything new and paid for, and made plans for a family. A year after founding, the other members joining were baritone Elbert Wilkins, born May 1, 1947; bass/baritone Larry Demps, born February 23, 1949, tenor Lenny Mayes, born April 5, 1952, and tenor William Franklin Howard, born on July 13, 1950. WebWilliam Howard later rejoined the original group for the albums 'Somewhere in Time: A Dramatic Reunion' in 1986, and 'Positive State Of Mind' in 1989. They are best known for their 1970s hit songs "In the Rain" and "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get", both of which were Top 10 Pop hits,[1] as well as their later 1993 collaboration "Doggy Dogg World" with Snoop Dogg, a top 20 hit on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40. Get Off My Mountain" (number 5 R&B), "Me and Mrs Jones" (number 4 R&B), originally recorded by Billy Paul three years earlier, "Be My Girl" (number 3 R&B), and "Shake It Well" (number 4 R&B). "In the Rain" also reached #5 on the Hot 100 pop chart and was their second million-seller. The group lineup continued to change, but once L.J. 'What You See Is What You Get'. That single was followed by the R&B Top Ten single "Get Up and Get Down.". [13] Howard and Wilkins were forced to change the name of their group to "A Dramatic Experience". The Dramatics (formerly The Dynamics) are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1964. They charted the hit Be My Girl that peaked at #3 on R&B chart. Do 10th July 1950, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. d. 28th May 2019, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. - formerly of the Capitols) - 1968 - 2019, Larry 'Squirrel' Demps (b. Over the ensuing years, the Dramatics underwent several personnel changes, the most notable occurring in 1973 when L.J. [7] They broke through with their first release recorded with Hester, "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get",[7] which Hester offered them after seeing the group perform in a Detroit nightclub. 23rd February 1949, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.) - 1962 to 1981, Leonard Cornell Mayes (b. Banks, whose sweet falsetto helped give the Dramatics its signature sound, was a Detroit native who was born May 10, 1951. After leaving the The Dramatics in 1972, he pursued a solo career. In 2003, the group, then consisting of Reynolds, Banks, Winzell Kelly, Willie Ford and Lenny Mayes, released Greatest Hits Live, a terrific peek at a 2001 Dramatics performance that showed the group still in fine form and a testament to the longevity of this great soul act. They were replaced by Larry James "L.J." He then left the group again. WebThe Dramatics Featuring Willie Ford focused on staying true to The Dramatics' original and easily recognizable concept of five part harmonies and five dynamic lead voices in the group, at their shows until his death at 68 years old, May 28, 2019 after having surgery. Search above to list available cemeteries. The city of Detroit also named a street after The Dramatics in the Woodbridge Get - 1972 / Dramatically Yours - 1973. BIRTH: 1 May 1947 Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. larry demps, elbert wilkins, ron banks, roderick davis and larry cleveland reed, Ronald Dean Banks (b. The Dramatics were officially inducted into the R&B Music Hall of Fame at Cleveland State University's Waetejen Auditorium on Saturday August 17, 2013. Reynolds went solo in 1981, and the group disbanded in 1983 when Banks went solo. They would release a handful of records of new material and reunite for occasional gigs. The Dramatics were officially inducted into the R&B Music Hall of Fame at Cleveland State University's Waetejen Auditorium on Saturday August 17, 2013. In 1982, the Dramatics disbanded but reunited in 1985. Howard and Wilkens then formed their own group and billed themselves as the Dramatics. According to his son, Prince William, King Charles is 'obsessed' with red squirrels Charles became patron of the Red Squirrel Survival Trust in 2008. However, in spite of the exposure and limited record sales, some groupmembers became discouraged, which facilitated a major personnel change. Reynolds and Lenny Mayes replaced Howard and Wilkins. What You Wanna Do maintaining chart activity for fifteen weeks. The group continues to tour and presently consists of Reynolds with Winzell Kelly, Leon Franklin, and Donald Albert. William "Weegee" Howard, Weegee Howard. William Wee Gee Howard replaced Reed, and Willie Ford (formerly of the Capitols) took Davis place. They were replaced by Larry James "L.J." After a minor hit with Get Up and Get Down, the Dramatics made it big again by way of the following single In The Rain. Entering the charts in early 1972, In the Rain netted them their first and only #1 R&B spot. Howard and Wilkins were forced to change the name of their group to "A Dramatic Experience". left the group. WebHoward and Wilkins left the Dramatics shortly after Watcha See Is Watcha Get became big at the charts, eventually forming their own group which is distinct from their former band (Howard later returned to the Dramatics fold). [16] The group then signed for ABC in 1975 and transferred five years later to MCA, after ABC closed following its buy-out by MCA. The Dramatics' success continued with mainly R&B Top 20 hits during the heyday of disco, cracking the R&B Top Ten just once more with "Welcome Back Home" in 1980. In 1973, meantime, William Howard and Elbert Wilkins formed their own version of This browser does not support getting your location. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. We have set your language to There was an error deleting this problem. [15] They also features on The Dells vs. The Dramatics were inducted into National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame in 2013. Their first release in 1965 entitled "Bingo" was recorded for Wingate, a division of Golden World Records in Detroit, Michigan. Between 1967 and 1971, the Dramatics made very little noise on the national scene. He was 58. The Dramatics were inducted into National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame in 2013. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. WebHoward and Wilkins left the Dramatics shortly after Watcha See Is Watcha Get became big at the charts, eventually forming their own group which is distinct from their former band (Howard later returned to the Dramatics fold). He rejoined The Dramatics for their reunion in 1986, but left again in 1989, replaced by Steve Boyd-Barnett.Cause of death: Heart attack. The Dramatics are depicted centrally in the 2017, Kathryn Bigelow film Detroit, a dramatization of the Algiers Motel incident. Before labeling themselves as The Dramatics, the group were then playing as a sextet called the Dynamics comprising of Rob Davis. What You Wanna Do (ABC Records 1978), Anytime, The city of Detroit also named a street after The Dramatics in the Woodbridge Estates. His replacement was Steve Boyd-Barnett. Soul - funk singer (Born on 13.07.1950 in Detroit, Michigan - Died on 22.02.2000 in New York, U.S.A.) a.k.a. Oops, we were unable to send the email. RIP, Wee Gee! The Dramatics (formerly The Dynamics) are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1964. The following years proved to be fruitless for the Dramatics, until in 1971 they finally broke through via their single Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get. It was written by Tony Hester, who also produced the majority of the groups material. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. (b. The group got the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Soul Tracks Readers Choice Awards two years later, in 2008. The Dramatics were inducted into National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2013, they were inducted into the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame and the R&B Music Hall of Fame at Cleveland State University. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. During this time and pending legal procedures, the name of the group was changed to Ron Banks & the Dramatics. His replacement was Steve Boyd-Barnett. Dramatics to the Memphis-based Stax Records Try again. Oops, something didn't work. Dimension - 1982 / Somewhere The Dramatics then moved to another local Detroit label, Sport Records, where they garnered their first minor hit single, "All Because of You." BlackPast.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and our EIN is 26-1625373. All of the current members came to the awards as well as the mother of deceased member Lenny Mayes. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Howard (112583735)? The Dramatics(formerlyThe Dynamics) are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1964. And while Reynolds was replacing Howard, Lenny Mayes was replacing Wilkens, which spelled out identity problems for the remainder of the group. the group released the song 'Hey You! Dramatic Jackpot (ABC Records 1975), Do They continue to sound great. Davis, then Banks and Reynolds took over production later in the 1970s and the early 1980s. Read Full Biography. No further details of Ron Banks' death were available at press time. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 2: We met in 1970 and married inJanuary 1971, with his parents as our witnesses because he was only 20 years old at the time. They settled on the lineup ofRon Banks,Elbert Wilkins, William "Wee Gee" Howard, Willie Ford and Larry Demps, and signed on toStax/Volt Records, landing a major hit with "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get," a latin-tinged cut lyrically based on a comic phrase popularized by Flip Wilson. LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Singer Ron Banks, a founding member of R&B group the Dramatics, died Thursday (March 4) at his Detroit home of a reported heart attack. No further details of Ron Banks' death were available at press time. Reynolds had also returned, and still performs with the group up to the present. This solo career produced two singles, "Hold On To Your Dreams", and "You've Been A Part Of Me". The The song went into the Top 10 of theBillboardHot 100, peaking at #9 and climbing to #3 in the R&B chart. WebHoward Williams. In 2003, the group, then consisting of Reynolds, Banks, Winzell Kelly, Ford and Mayes, releasedGreatest Hits Live, a terrific peek at a 2001 Dramatics performance that showed the group still in fine form and a testament to the longevity of this great soul act. The group was depicted in the 2017 film Detroit. Former member Larry Reed was caught up in the events of the riot, taking refuge at the former Algiers Motel off Woodward Avenue. & Mrs. Jones (MCA Records 1994), Mellow Ford used his deep voice on many songs for The Dramatics, including, Me And Mrs. Jones, Love is Here, Dont Go There, Love is About to Start, Lets Make Luv Forever, Be My Girl and Im so Alone, among others. According to his son, Prince William, King Charles is 'obsessed' with red squirrels Charles became patron of the Red Squirrel Survival Trust in 2008. L.J. He was nicknamed "Wee Gee" in high school, where he sang with a group called the Sir Primes. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Ford and Davis were reared in Detroit. Try again later. Rest in peace, Mr. Ford. Dramatics were reunited in the late 80's and released 'Look Inside' for Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Try again later. By the end of 1971, Davis summoned the group to the studio to record producer/songwriter Tony Hester's "Watcha See Is Watcha Get." "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get" was awarded gold disc status by the R.I.A.A. By 1967, Motown had absorbed the entire Golden World Records operation. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The Dramatics were officially inducted into the R&B Music Hall of Fame at Cleveland State University's Waetejen Auditorium on Saturday August 17, 2013.The Dramatics were also interviewed at (but have yet to be inducted into) the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on February 2012. Hey, You! left to start a solo career, releasing 'Truly Bad' for CBS in 1983 (featuring at the age of 49), Elbert Wilkins (who died of a heart attack on the 13th group were mistakenly named the Dynamics, back in 1962, however, as the It was an instant hit on both the pop and soul charts, and began a string of great cuts for the group penned by Tony Hester. In 2006, the Dramatics were honored by the City of Detroit when a street was named after them in the Woodbridge Estates neighborhood. The Dramatics experienced what could be the first of their countless lineup changes. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "In the Rain" also reached #5 on the Hot 100 pop chart and was their second million-seller. Detroit, Michigan - 22.02.2000 in New York, U.S.A). The group was depicted in the 2017 film Detroit. Former member Larry Reed was caught up in the events of the riot, taking refuge at the former Algiers Motel off Woodward Avenue. The Dramatics were inducted into National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame in 2013. Shortly Reynolds, with Winzell Kelly, Leon Franklin, Donald Albert and Levell Thompson. He sang with a group called the Sir Primes whilst at high school. Music submissions & General enquiriesPlease feel free to send your music submissions and all general enquiries to: Advertising & MarketingTo find out more about the global marketing & advertising opportunities with WBSS Media, please email. BIRTH: 1 May 1947 Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. This quartet are the five singers that the general public first got to know as the Dramatics. They migrated to the Sport label and in 1967 released their first single to hit the charts, "All Because of You," which peaked at number 42 on the R&B charts. His Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. His hero was another well-known bass singer of the time, Melvin Franklin of The Temptations. 'Lenny' Mayes. Following (aged 45) In Groups: The Dramatics. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was one the greatest bass singers of all-time, along with Melvin Franklin of The Temptations, said Michael Henderson, who produced songs for The Dramatics. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. L.J. He rejoined The Dramatics for their reunion in 1986, but left again in 1989. Dramatic Way - 1980 / 10 1/2 - 1980. See Is Whatcha Get (Volt Records 1972), Dramatically Dramatic Experience (Volt Records 1973), The Roderick Davis was in the hotel at the time, and was singled out by the Police Officers. He had the heart of a lion and took every new day as an opportunity to do more and do it better then the day before. They are best known for their 1970s hit songs "In the Rain" and "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get", both of which were Top 10 Pop hits, as well as their later 1993 collaboration "Doggy Dogg World" with Snoop Dogg, a top 20 hit on theBillboardRhythmic Top 40. L.J. The group moved from Volt in 1974 after three albums, releasing one album on Chess Records' subsidiary Cadet, sharing tracks with The Dells, who were also being produced by Davis at the time. ). The ensemble became a quintet in 1967, signing with the Sports label and renaming themselves the Dramatics. And he was there from the beginning. Reynolds and Lenny Mayes replaced Howard and Wilkins in 1973. The Dramatics Featuring Willie Ford focused on staying true to The Dramatics' original and easily recognizable concept of five part harmonies and five dynamic lead voices in the group, at their shows until his death at 68 years old, May 28, 2019 after having surgery. at home with his family when he abruptly passed out, according to fellow One group was led by L.J. With Reynolds gruff baritone and Ron Banks soaring falsetto, Willie Fords bass sound, the smooth Lenny Mayes and singer and group choreographer Larry Squirrel Demps, a unique group harmony and stage show was created and that kept The Dramatics at the top of the charts for the remainder of the 1970s and early 80s.
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