The Dynamics

For the soul music vocal group formerly known as the Dynamics, see The Dramatics.

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".^[1]

The Dynamics

In the late 1960s the group was managed by Ted White, who married Aretha Franklin.^[2] 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^[3]
• Last Landing (HackTone Records, 1975) - reissue

Charting singles

• "Misery" (1963) Billboard Hot 100 #44 ^[4]
• "Ice Cream Song" (1969) Billboard Hot 100 #59;^[5] Canada - RPM #48 ^[6]
• "Funkey Key" (1973) R&B #49^[7]
• "What a Shame" (1973) R&B #40^[7]
• "She's for Real (Bless You)" R&B #92^[7]