The Dynamics

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The Dynamics were an American R&B group from Detroit, Michigan.

The Dynamics formed in the late 1960s, and were managed by Ted White, who married Aretha Franklin.[1] 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, Mick Leach on bass, and Gene Chrisman on drums.

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[edit] Members

  • Isaac "Zeke" Harris
  • George White
  • Fred Baker
  • Samuel Stevenson
  • Zerben R. Hicks

[edit] Discography

  • First Landing (Cotillion Records, 1969)
  • What a Shame (Black Gold Records, 1973) U.S. Black Albums #52[2]
  • "First Landing"" (HackTone Records, 2007) - reissue

[edit] Charting singles

  • "Funkey Key" (1973) R&B #49[3]
  • "What a Shame" (1973) R&B #40[3]
  • "She's for Real (Bless You)" R&B #92[3]

[edit] External links


[edit] References

  1. ^ The Dynamics at All Music Guide
  2. ^ Billboard, Allmusic.com
  3. ^ a b c Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com