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Larry Kidd

Trumpet/Vocals Another one of the Roosevelt High School trained musicians, tutored by Mr. Sutton. He broke into the game as first trumpet for the Image until he broke camp and joined the Air Force. When he returned stateside, he became a member of Record Player's horn section, and helped to lead the band as a vocalist, (and Don Juan). Best Song: Disco Nights - GQ.

Lakeside

Group Members: Mark Wood • Tiemyier McCain • Tony Joe White • Brian Mulberry • Steve Shockley • Vincent Beavers • Terry Williams • Norman Beavers • Thomas Shelby • Ricky Abernathy • Otis Stokes • Marvin Craig • Fred Alexander • Fred Lewis • William Shelby • Dana Meyers (information please)
Biography. This group started locally as a singing group called the Nomads, and joined later joined with the Young Underground. After co-founders Brian Mulberry and Tony Joe White exited the group, they added Shirley Woods and Tommy Shelby. After a year, Shirley moved on. Veteran vocalist, Ricky Abernathy joined the group, and they moved out to Hollywood, where the released a string of classic R&B LP's and Singles.
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Lakeside Park

Amusement Park in Dayton, through the 1960's. It was a full blown permanent carnival, located within the local community. It was within walking distance for an enterprising youngster. There was a Kiddie Land area, complete with silly mirrors, and bumper cars. There were 2 roller coasters, a modern, but tame one called the "Wild Mouse" and the old wooden framed one called the "Wild Cat". According to legend, one or two people fell from the Wild Cat, over the years. There was something called the Bullet, and a mild rollercoaster with a convertible top. It was kind of a tunnel of love, but I believe that it was also called the "Caterpillar" In the evenings there was a large Bingo Hall over-looking the entire park. The park eventually closed as LeSourdsville Lake, and Kings Island became popular. Black entrepreneur, George Tuck took over the grounds, and created the Lakeview Palladium. (FULL STORY)

Lakeview Palladium

Dayton's favorite intimate concert venue, run by George Tuck. The former amusement park, and bingo hall became the entertainment spot of the 70's featuring the Motown Revue, The Delfonics, Jerry Butler, BloodStone, The Moments, The Ohio Players, and numerous Battles of the Local Bands.

Joey Lobo

Drums.
Bio. Former drummer for Stone Coal White & Act 5 in the 70's, now living in Atlantic City. Credits include, Kevin O' Neil of the Bus Boy's, "Billy Joel's" song "You May Be Right". Jazz organist Charlie Earland, the rock group ROME, (formerly known as the Cigarettes). He also performed with Ahmad Jamal, comedian Dave Chappelle, and his own group in Phoenix, AZ in which we were voted "Best Of Phoenix 1984, New Times Magazine. Joey has also headlined and opened for such acts like, K.C. and Jo Jo, David Hollister, the Bar-Kay's, Silk., Bob Segar and the Silver Bullet Band.

London Fog & The Continentals

Group Members: Continentals: Quinn Moorman (1st tenor and lead. passed away 1999) • Darius (Bozie) Black (2nd tenor and lead. Passed away 1967) • Loretta Reid (alto and lead (replaced Bozie) Passed away 1978) • John Mortimer (baritone bass, choreography and musical arrangements, still kicking and active in the 'BIZ). The London Fog: Vince Disalvo (drums and vocals) • Dan Connaughton (bass and electrician) • Bud Kraft (guitar and vocals) • Gary (fingers) Kaiser (Hammond B3 organ) • Ed Toll (Guitar) The LF&C Horns: Tony Giambrone (tenor sax) • Robert Pennington (Trombone) • Mike Riley (alto sax) • Gary Moon (Tenor sax and vocals) •
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Biography. Because of the preeminence of this group, as a historical, pioneering force that lead so many of us on to these very pages, we have enlisted the talents of, founder, John Mortimer. He has written the bio, as only he could. Check out this link.
Thanks John.

Love Bones

Group Members: Terry Cook • • •
Biography. (information please)

Lyffe Band

Group Members: Bobby Cartwright (leader and guitarist) • Frank Wiggins (bass) • Melvin "Junior" Davidson (drummer) • Deon Dortch (guitarist) • Keith Harrison (keyboards) John • Nelson • Vernon Nelson • Tracy Jackson (vocals) • •
Biography. (information please)

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Gerald Martin

Vocals. My first buddy. We went to kindergarten together at Wogaman School. He entered the music late in the game, and was never able to put a viable organization together, but his group (name unknown) did perform at a couple of talent shows and battle of the bands. He died tragically in a car accident after assuming a position as a teacher in the Dayton Public schools.
Peace My Brother

The Majestics

AKA. Overnight Low • SUN
Group Members. Chet Willis • Diamond • Hollis Melson • Chris Jones • Byron Byrd • John Wagner • Kim Yancey • Dean Hummons • Shawn Sandridge • Larry Houston • Tony Allen
Bio. Sometimes called the Ohio Player's farm team, as members of the group graduated into positions with the Players as their members moved on. These guys were tight. Always performed as a self-contained group, and they mastered the vocal realm. I once saw Chet and Diamond absolutely blow the Nomads (Lakeside) away in the Roosevelt auditorium. (information please)
Recordings: Sun Is Here - Capitol Records.
Related Groups: Dayton • Shadow • Ohio Players

Definition LAosis. N.) A disease known to infect some Daytonians that move to Los Angeles, causing them to forget who their friends are.

Mallory Pool/Park

City Swimming Pool, located in south west Dayton, through the 1960's. Many a hot and lazy summer day was spent splashing in this municipal pool. Located on Germantown Pike, it was the only full fledged pool, wit a diving board, in the hood, I believe. There was also a pool at Bomberger Park, but it was (kind of) for the East side of Dayton (if you get my drift). Westwood park/school also had a small pool, but nothing the size of Mallory's unless I am mistaken.

Ken "The Kid" Marcellus

Guitar
Bio: Over 35 years in the entertaining arena which includes singing,
instrumentalist, dancing, theatre, and television programming and
production. Played with such organizations as Theatre West, a Black Theatrical
group...Topaze, one of only a few inter-racial groups of the late 70's and
early 80's. Currently involved in the music ministry at St.
James/Resurrection Catholic Church, free-lancing with a variety of groups
from Old School to Gospel Jazz.

Mayo's Skating Rink - The Mayo Family

The Dayton Music Guide is dedicated to the generation of great memories from the "Good.Old.Days". We would be remiss in our duty, if we don't mention Skating. This was one of our favorite pastimes besides a good Talent Show, and it was all about music, and some serious dancing on wheels. This was the main Skating Venue in the late 1950's, the place with the Donkey Statue in the front yard.
(Thanks for reminding me, Patricia...)

Tiemeyer McCain

Vocals/First Tenor One of the original Nomads (Lakeside). Hit the high notes for he group through the Solar Records days, before retiring into gospel music.

Harry McLoud

Rhythm Guitar/Vocals. One of Dayton's premier "fiddle players". Harry (or “HarryO”) first began playing guitar at age 13 and has been involved with music on both local and national scenes for over three decades. After cutting his teeth with high school groups The Capris and The Swangos, he attended CSU and performed with The Brute Force, opening shows for jazz icon Herbie Mann. After college, either as a guitarist or road staff member, came: Over Nite Low, The Ohio Players, Dayton, Shadow, The Commodores and Faze-O. He has been host and executive producer of his own TV show “The Promising Young Stars Jazz Series” for the City of Dayton and helped coordinate “The Dayton Street Funk Exhibit” at the Nat’l Afro-American Museum in Wilberforce, Ohio.
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Landis Merriman

Businessman: A young promoter and game room owner, from Jefferson Twp. Landis contributed time, resources and rehearsal space to upcoming bands in Dayton. He helped out with promotions, and was known to put his shoulder to the wheel, when a group needed an extra roadie. (information please)

Roy Merriweather

Keyboard: Jazz musician. (information please)

Dana Meyers

Vocals/Tenor A prolific songwriter. (Information please) After relocating to California, Dana was co- writer for several songs from Leon Sylvers' Silverspoon Productions. Dana's forte was strong lyrics and melody. He has worked with some of the most successful Dayton groups over the years. (MORE)

The Mixed Emotions

Group Members. Michael Wolf • Julia Gilbert • Mark Brown (information please)

The Monterays

Group Members. Skeeter • Bruce Napier • Steve Shockley • Boots • Benny • Jerry Napier •
Bio. The MONTERAYS had a sound like no other. These brother's sounded just like the real thing. They could perform on stage with anybody, they were just that good. The Band These brothers were so hot. That they spent a lot of time playing in Oklahoma. Man for man, there was no weakness in the band. Each one of the brothers were excellent musicians. They were one of the best bands to leave Dayton and go abroad to play around the country.
(Thanks for the info: Michael Wilson) (information please)

Quinn Moorman

(1950 - 1999)
VOCALS: 1st tenor with London Fog & The Continentals, and the YOUNG MODS. Also an excellent dancer who always had great ideas.
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Reggie "moon" Morgan

Guitar: Started his career as the lead guitarist for Crystal Love in 1973. He was a long time friend of William Shelby since 8 years old. He was not familiar with R&B music as such because he always played heavy rock and roll, and lot of Jimi Hendrix and Parliament Funkadelic. The band was 3 pc for almost a year, He was responsible for all treble parts, keyboard lines, strings and horns. This taught Reggie to be one of the best "pocket guitarist" in Dayton.

After the disbandment of Crystal Love He started a group call "Fantasy" This group lived and played in and around Detroit until returning back to Dayton in 1979. Then he played with "Gem City Starship", which spun off into a group known as Phoenix.

Walter "Junie" Morrison

Keyboard/Vocals "Pain" Who will ever forget this Ohio Player's hit, performed vocally by Walt. He left the player's early, and missed much of their success, but he still managed to get the "Rolls Royce" that he asked for in one of his solo records. Later he joined the P-Funk Thang, and helped pen the classic "Knee Deep". Recently he has produced fellow Ohioan, James Ingram, whose latest record features '90's remakes of his classic love songs.
Best Song Pain/Ohio Players
Related People: Clarence Satchel • George Clinton • Philipe Wynne • William Bonner • Marshall • Pee-Wee.

Edwin Moses

While on an academic scholarship at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Moses used public high school facilities around the city to train to train foe the 1976 Olympics, where he won his first of 2 gold medals, in track and field. He later won a bronze, but his greatest achievement was his 122 consecutive wins. Some of us remember when he used to hunt bunny rabbits with BB guns in a field near Germantown & Gettysburg. He now heads a world-wide athletic organization. (Information please)

MoSound Music

A new record label... MoSound Music, featuring a fresh singing group...Touch. The first release is Touch performing their version of an Earth Wind and Fire, Pop, R&B classic “Loves Holiday”. The same song comedian Steve Harvey speaks about in the “Kings of Comedy” movie is perfect for any radio station Quiet Fire or Quiet Storm format. Touch, Xonerale Freeman, Jerome Johnson, Jonathan Rice, Arthur “Hakim” Stokes and Floyd Weatherspoon; five entertaining men from Dayton Ohio, a city that is obviously rich in talent and music invites you to listen and enjoy their debut CD “Loves Holiday” on the MoSound Music label.

John Mortimer

Vocals, drums, guitar, keyboards and bass, choreography and musical arrangements
Blessed with a pretty decent set of ears, and a desire to see the ENTIRE
group look good, John was an original member of London Fog & The Continentals. He learned harmony with his uncle's group, The original Majestics, (we're talkin' 50's). At their rehearsals, they let him fill in for whoever didn't show up. (Information please)

Brian Mullberry

Vocals/Baritone One of the original Nomads (Lakeside). Left the group to pursue other interests.

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Keith Nash

Drums/Vocals A drummer's drummer. Always in the pocket with consistent timing, and above average technique. Not a power drummer, but not a lightfoot either. Keith probably had the sweetest, most expensive drum set in town. He worked his way up through the ranks, landing eventually with Slave, towards the end of their run, after he traveled to L.A. with Record Player.
Best Song: Disco Nights - GQ.

Steve Neal

Bass Guitar.
(Information please)

New Harvest

Group Members. Jimmy Mc Duffie • Terence O. Hayes Sr. • Joey Byrd • Tim Wilson Jr. • James Byrd III • Prentice Knight • James J. Leigh • Phillip Knight Jr. • Terence O. Hayes Jr. • Prentice Knight
Bio. One of the few GOSPEL groups on our list. New Harvest is one the most promising new gospel groups on the road, garnering both a 1997 first place trophy in their first talent show, and a third place trophy in the Tuskegee Airmen Talent Show in 1997 in the company of rap music, R & B, and dance. Their heartfelt commitment to the Gospel, their soul-stirring musicality, and their show-stopping stage persona combine to forge an artistry that is at one time both a revival and a redefinition of contemporary urban/R&B.
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more>>> http://www.digidev.net/newharvest/bio.htm

New Horizons

Group Members. Varges Thomas • Mark Thomas • Bart Thomas • Tim Abrams • Art Thomas
Bio. Recorded and released 2 albums on Columbia Records in 1983 and 1984. Both of their lps were produced by Roger Troutman.
Recordings: Something New- Gonna Have Big Fun.
Related Groups: Zapp
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The Nomads

AKA. Lakeside • The Underground
Group Members. Mark Wood • Tiemyier Mccain • Tony Joe White • Brian Mulberry
Bio. The local singing group that was to become the vocal force behind the group Lakeside. Debatably the best congregation of singers to emerge in Dayton, at the time.
Related Groups: Bad Bunch • Stone Soul Image • Incense
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Ronald Nooks

Keyboard/Vocals Worked for a while as a singer, in a group alongside Dale Wilson, and Will Shelby before taking a place with Record Player, and Satch & Company as a keyboard player. For the last 10 years, he has traveled and recorded with the Ohio Players.

Emmett North Jr.

Guitar/Vocals:
BIO: Born in Middlletown, Ohio, Emmett started his creative direction, writing poems in the 5th grade. A member of an extended musical family, he was introduced to the guitar at the age of 9. By the age of 10 he had seriously decided that the guitar was what he wanted to do. A year later he was working in clubs behind the noted Dayton area blues artist, Piney Brown. For more information, check out Emmett's personal website: Internet Biography .
Played with Little Dot • The Different Shades of Brown • The House Rockers • Barry White
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The Ohio Players

AKA. Dutch Robinson & the Ohio Players
Group Members. Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner • Clarence Satchel • Billy Beck • "Diamond" Jim • Pee Wee • Jones • Merv • Dan • Junie • Dutch • Chet • Marvin • Ronald Nooks • D. Dortch
Bio. The heavyweight champions of the the Dayton funky-ass world. (information please)
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Willie Olliver

Bass Vocals One of the Delvons. Known as one of the group's choreographers. I once saw him at the Temptation's concert at the Palladium, sitting right up front. A week later I saw the Delvons performing in a club, and they had already copped the Temp's steps.
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