Some SoulTrackers may not know the name Michael J. Calhoun, but they know his music. As a card carrying member of the Black Rock Coalition this album was the last thing I expected from Mike Calzone/Calhoun, the former guitarist of the classic 70's - 80's disco/funk Dazz band. Knock! The group's next album, Let The Music Play (1981), featured the hit single "Knock! A studio album followed, including a tribute to the late Roger Troutman, who performs on the album as well. In 1985, Fearman left the group and was replaced by Marlon McClain and Keith Harrison. On December 31, 1982 during The Dazz Band's New Year's Eve concert at the Front Row in Cleveland, Mayor George V. Voinovich presented Bobby Harris and The Dazz Band with the Key to the City of Cleveland with proclamations from the State of Ohio. [6] A studio album followed that included the late Roger Troutman of Zapp. The name of the band is a portmanteau of the description "danceable jazz". ", reaching the Top 50. First of all, this album is organized like an LP, it's got a "side one" and a "side two". The 'United We Funk All-Stars' successful concept set the template of using one common rhythm section to back multiple Artists; a template that is emulated by many touring Artists today. In 1980, The Kinsman Dazz changed its name to The Dazz Band after being signed to Motown Records which simultaneously included a re-organization of members. For your event’s refund or credit eligibility visit your account or learn more about options for canceled, rescheduled and postponed events. Group Members Bobby Harris Isaac Wiley, Jr. Kenny Pettus Michael Wiley Pierre DeMudd Skip Martin Keith Harrison Marlon McClain Eric Fearman Kevin Frederick "Let It Whip" reached No. The Dazz Band signed with RCA records in 1988 and released the album Rock the Room which charted with the single Anticipation featuring vocals from Juan Lively (vocalist). The Dazz Band, formed in 1976, grew out of the Cleveland, Ohio, jazz fusion band Bell Telefunk, composed of Bobby harris (founder)lead guitarist/songwriter Mike Calhoun, percussionist Kenny Pettus, drummer Isaac "Ike" Wiley, Jr., and his brother bassist Michael Wiley, and the band Mother BraintreeThe group became known as Kinsman Dazz, named … The Dazz Band's first album for Motown was Invitation to Love (1980). After serving as lead vocalist with Kool & The Gang for many years, Sennie "Skip" Martin returned to performing and recording with The Dazz Band in 1997 and recorded on Double Exposure (1997) live in Seattle Washington, and shared lead vocals with Terry Stanton on Time Traveler (2001) on Major Hits Records. They released their first single "Music Matic" on Main Street Records in 1976, before signing to the independently distributed Bang Records.Their next single, "Dazz", (#3 Pop, #1 R&B) was released in 1976. See our COVID policy here. Harris requested and got Philip Bailey, the vocalist of Earth, Wind & Fire, to produce the group's first album, Kinsman Dazz. They were introduced by a former member of the Dazz Band, which toured the world and reached an apex by winning a Grammy Award in 1983. The Grammy Award winning Cleveland native is a founding member of The Dazz Band and is an amazing guitarist in his own right. In 1980 the group, then consisting of leader Bobby Harris, Mike Calhoun, Michael Wiley and his brother Isaac Wiley, singer/trumpeter Skip Martin, Eric Fearman, Ken Pettus, Kevin Frederick and Pierre DeMudd, shortened its name to … The Dazz Band released their first single in almost 20 years "Drop It" on Bogi Music Group label in 2019, and is scheduled to release additional new music in 2020. The group was originally named Kinsman Dazz at the suggestion of Ray Calabrese, who would later become the band's manager along with Sonny Jones, owner of The Kinsman Grill, located near the street Bobby Harris grew up on, and where the band worked as a house band.[2]. ", In November 2012, former Kinsman Dazz member Michael Calhoun applied for registration of the Kinsman Dazz Trademark along with Raymon W. Phillips (unknown). 1 on the R&B charts, and achieved a Grammy Award and continues in recurring radio and Sirius XM rotation. From 1994-2001 Terry Stanton (vocalist) contributed on the following albums including: Funkology (1994), and Under the Streetlights (1995) Lucky Records. The band was known for its live performances, often proving more popular than the headlining act. He has been member of soul-funk bands Dazz Band and Cameo.. Kevin began his … In 1985, Fearman left the group and were replaced by Marlon McClain and Keith Harrison. "Catchin' Up on You" followed in 1979. They released their first single, "I Might as Well Forget About Loving You" in 1978. Reggie Andrews masterful knowledge of music and smooth temperament brought musical stability that would make an everlasting mark on The Dazz Band's history. Picture Information. In 1985, Fearman and Frederick left the band; they were replaced by Marlon McClain and Keith Harrison, respectively. $19.99 + $4.99 shipping. Check out 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of The Dazz Band by Dazz Band on Amazon Music. Wayne Preston and Les Thaler were no longer with the group, and Sennie "Skip" Martin, (trumpet, vocals), Pierre DeMudd (trumpet, vocals; April 20, 1953 – May 10, 2017),[3] and Kevin Kendricks (keyboards) were added. Stream ad-free or … He has known Wilder and his family since their high school days. In March 2015, the mark registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mike Calhoun was influenced by many stellar rock guitar players that came out of the late sixties/early seventies such as Jimi Hendrix, … The Dazz Band's breakthrough came with the hit "Let It Whip" written and produced by Reggie Andrews off of the Keep It Live (1982) album . The bands title track began a string of hits starting in March, 1981. Emerging from Cleveland, Ohio, the group's biggest hit songs include the Grammy Award-winning "Let It Whip" (1982), "Joystick" (1983), and "Let It All Blow" (1984).The name of the band is a portmanteau of the description "danceable jazz".. History. They had their first hit with "Shake It Up" in 1980. [7][8], In January 2014, Michael Calhoun (Guitarist, Songwriter, former Kinsman Dazz member), Jerry Bell, Ed Meyers (Trombone, former Kinsman Dazz member and Dazz Band member-1981) Robert Young (unknown), Larry Blake (unknown) applied for the Dazz Band trademark. 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