This R & B vocal group was formed in Detroit in 1964 as the Sensations.
They changed their name to the Dramatics in 1965 and consisted of (at various stages):
Larry Reed (lead singer)
Rob Davis
Elbert Wilkins (d. 13 December 1992, from a massive heart attack)
Weegee Howard (William Howard) d. February 2000, New York, U.S.A.
Willie Ford
Robert Ellington
Larry Demps (b. 23rd February 1949)
Leonard Cornell Mayes (b. 5th April 1951, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. d. 7th November 2004)
and Ron Banks (b. 10th May 1951, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.).
Robert Ellington left the band at an early stage.
Albums:
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get (Volt 1972)
Dramatically Yours (Volt 1973)
A Dramatic Experience (Volt 1973)
with the Dells The Dells vs. The Dramatics (Cadet 1974)
The Dramatic Jackpot (ABC 1975)
Drama V (ABC 1975)
Joy Ride (ABC 1976)
Shake It Well (ABC 1977)
Do What You Wanna Do (ABC 1978)
Anytime, Anyplace (MCA 1979)
The Dramatic Way (MCA 1980)
10 And A Half (MCA 1980)
New Dimensions (Capitol 1982)
Reunion (Volt 1986)
The Dramatics - Live (Volt 1988)
Positive State Of Mind (Volt 1989)
Stone Cold (Volt 1990)
Me & Mrs. Jones (MCA 1994)
Gimme Some Good Soul Music (Fantasy 1995)
Look Inside (NCI Records 2002)
Solo: L.J. Reynolds:
Travellin' (Capitol 1982)
Lovin' Man (Mercury 1984)
Tell Me You Will (Fantasy 1987)
