The song went into the Top 10 of theBillboardHot 100, peaking at #9 and climbing to #3 in the R&B chart. In 1982, the group moved to Capitol Records and made their first album without Don Davis, with Banks acting as producer. It also peaked at #5 on the Hot 100, proving it to be their most successful single yet ever. Hits like "Be My Girl," "Shake It Well" and "Fell For You" (later remade by Snoop Doggy Dogg) carried the group into the early 80s, when their popularity began to wane. In the Their members at this time were Ron Banks (who died of a heart attack on March 4, 2010, at the age of 58), William "Wee Gee" Howard(who died of a heart attack on February 22, 2000, at the age of 49), Elbert Wilkins (who died of a heart attack on December 13, 1992, at the age of 45), and keyboardist James Mack Brown (who died on November 28, 2008, at the age of 58). of December 1992 at the age of 45). Dramatic Experience (Volt Records 1973), The And while Reynolds was replacing Howard, Lenny Mayes was replacing Wilkens, which spelled out identity problems for the remainder of the group. 2023 COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WBSS MEDIA LTD, https://www.discogs.com/artist/448325-William-Howard. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Howard Williams was born on 10 May 1932 in Colindale, England, UK. Anyplace (MCA Records 1979), The Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. International star Billy Paul), 'Be He was a member of The Dramatics from 1968 to 1973, after which he pursued a solo career that produced two singles, "Hold On To Your Dreams", and "You've Been A Part Of Me". The Dramatics are depicted centrally in the 2017, Kathryn Bigelow film Detroit, a dramatization of the Algiers Motel incident. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The Dramatics were inducted into National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame in 2013. He was a member of The Dramatics from 1968 to 1973, after which he pursued a solo career that produced two singles, "Hold On To Your Dreams", and "You've Been A Part Of Me". Dramatics The Dramatics'. the NCI label in 2002. Home going services for Ford are set for Wednesday, June 12 at the Detroit World Outreach (23800 West Chicago) at 11 a.m. The Dramatics co-founder Willie Ford WebWillie Ford was not as well known to casual fans as some of the other members of his iconic group, but listen to any Dramatics song, and youll hear the anchor that he provided, making each song a uniquely Dramatics song. He helped deliver a half century of joy to music fans around the world, and a discography that will live on. The Dramatics co-founder Willie Ford Reynolds (previously of Chocolate Syrup) and Leonard They migrated to the Sport label and in 1967 released their first single to hit the charts, "All Because of You," which peaked at number 42 on the R&B charts. New Shortly after the success of their first album, Howard and Wilkins left the group and formed their own version of The Dramatics, recording the single "No Rebate On Love" on Mainstream Records. RIP, Wee Gee! LOS ANGELES (Billboard) Singer Ron Banks, a founding member of R&B group the Dramatics, died Thursday (March 4) at his Detroit home of a reported heart attack. Wang Dang Do' b/w 'Baby I Need You' both released in 1966. It wasn't You Come Back To Me (Fantasy Records 1999), Tell He sang with a group called the Sir Primes whilst at high school. Variations: Viewing All | Elbert Wilkins. Willie Ford was not as well known to casual fans as some of the other members of his iconic group, but listen to any Dramatics song, and youll hear the anchor that he provided, making each song a uniquely Dramatics song. He helped deliver a half century of joy to music fans around the world, and a discography that will live on.