Music You Should Know: Ron Banks

It saddened me to learn that Ron Banks, leader of seventies soul group the Dramatics, died March 4. His distinctive falsetto made songs like “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” and “Hey You! Get Off My Mountain” classics in my book.

Per the Electronic Urban Report, his memorial services are scheduled for the following time:

Viewing: Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12

Location: Swanson’s Funeral Home
Northwest Chapel
14751 W. McNichols Rd.
Detroit Michigan, 48235
Phone: (313) 272-9000

The funeral will be March 13 at 11:00 A.M. at:

Greater Grace Temple
23500 W. 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219

In tribute, here are two songs from his underrated and hard-to-find solo album Truly Bad, released in 1983. Rest in peace, Mr. Banks!

She’s So Good To Me

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