the Dynamics
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The Dynamics were an American R&B group from Detroit, Michigan.
The Dynamics were formed in the early 1960s. Their first hit was 1963's "Misery", which formed the basis for the Who's first record, "Zoot Suit".{{cite web|url=http://www.michiganrockandrolllegends.com/dr-js-blog/122-misery-the-who-plagiarized-michigan-artists |title=Misery - The Who Plagiarized Michigan Artists}}, at Michigan Rock and Roll Legends
In the late 1960s the group was managed by Ted White, who married Aretha Franklin.[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p24265/biography|pure_url=yes}} The Dynamics] at Allmusic The group released two full-length albums and charted three hits on the U.S. R&B charts in 1973–74.
Their first album was recorded in Memphis and featured a number of Memphis session musicians – Reggie Young on guitar, Bobby Emmons on organ, Bobby Wood on piano, Mike Leech on bass, and Gene Chrisman on drums.
Members
- Isiah "Zeke" Harris (Deceased)
- George White
- Fred Baker
- Samuel Stevenson
- Zerben R. Hicks
The Dynamics are still going strong with Carnell "Silver" Butler and Fred Williams.
Discography
- First Landing (Cotillion Records, 1969)
- What a Shame (Black Gold Records, 1973) U.S. R&B Albums #52[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p24265/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} Billboard], Allmusic.com
- Last Landing (HackTone Records, 1975) - reissue
Charting singles
- "Misery" (1963) Billboard Hot 100 #44 {{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1963-12-14 |title=Billboard Hot 100, 14 December 1963|magazine=Billboard }}
- "Ice Cream Song" (1969) Billboard Hot 100 #59;{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1969-04-19 |title=Billboard Hot 100, 19 April 1969|magazine=Billboard }} Canada - RPM #48 {{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.7812.pdf| title=RPM Top 100 Singles - May 5, 1969}}
- "Funkey Key" (1973) R&B #49[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p24265/charts-awards/billboard-singles|pure_url=yes}} Billboard Singles], Allmusic.com
- "What a Shame" (1973) R&B #40
- "She's for Real (Bless You)" R&B #92
References
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External links
- [http://www.myspace.com/dynamicssoul MySpace]
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Category:Musical groups from Detroit
Category:American rhythm and blues musical groups