Lakeside
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Group
Members: Mark Wood • Tiemyier Mccain •
Tony Joe White
• Brian Mulberry • Steve Shockly • 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 Mullberry and Tony Joe White exited the
group, they added Shirley Woods and Tommy Shelby. After a year,
Shirly 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.
(Update material provided by Norman Beavers) • More On Lakeside
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.
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.
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 roke 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.
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.
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The Continentals |
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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 replaced Bud.)
The LF&C Horns: Tony Giambrone (tenor sax)
• Robert Pennington (Trombone) • Mike (?) (alto sax) •
Gary Moon (Tenor sax and vocals) •
(information
please)
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.
Group Members: Terry
Cook • • •
(information please)
Biography.
| Lyffe Band
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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) • •
(information please)
Biography.
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
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The Majestics
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AKA. Overnight
Low • SUN
Group Members. Chet Willis • Diamond • Hollis Melson
• Chris Jones • Byron Byrd • John Wagner • Kim
Yancey • Dean Hummons • Shaun Sandridge • Larry Houston • Tony Allen (information please)
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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.
Recordings: Sun Is Here - Capitol Records.
Related Groups: Dayton • Shadow • Ohio Players
| Definition LAosis.
N.) A disease known to inflict Daytonians that move to
Los Angeles, causing them to forget who their friends are.
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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.
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...)
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Tiemeyer McCain
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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.
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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.
Bio By Harry O
Businessman: A
young promter and gameroom 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)
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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)
Group Members. Skeeter • Bruce Napier • Steve Shockley •
Boots • Benny • Jerry Napier •
(information please)
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)
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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.
(Information please)
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
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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
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.
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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 waqs 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)
Vocals/Baritone One
of the original Nomads (Lakeside). Left the group to pursue other
interests.
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.
Bass Guitar.
(Information please)
| New Harvest
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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 (information please)
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 Tuskeegee 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.
more>>>
http://www.digidev.net/newharvest/bio.htm
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Group Members. Varges
Thomas • Mark Thomas • Bart Thomas • Tim Abrams •
Art Thomas (information please)
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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
AKA. Lakeside
• The Underground
Group Members. Mark Wood • Tiemyier Mccain • Tony
Joe White • Brian Mulberry (information please)
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
| Ronald Nooks |
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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.
Guitar/Vocals:
BIO: Born in Lebanon, 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 .
(information please)
AKA. Dutch
Robinson & the Ohio Players
Group Members. William "Sugarfoot" Bonner • Clarence
Satchel • Billy Beck • "Diamond" Jim • Pee Wee • Jones • Merv • Dan
• Junie • Dutch • Chet • Marvin • Ronald Nooks • D. Dortch
(information please)
Bio. The heavyweight champions of the the Dayton funky-ass
world.
Related Groups:
More
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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