Ron Banks of the Dramatics Dead

[cub]

I don't have anymore info at this time but family sources have confirmed it to me.

[jtf1972]

Rest in Peace, Ron.

[EastsideAl]

Oh man, that's some truly sad news.

[EastsideAl]

Confirmation:

http://detnews.com/article/20100304/...Dramatics-dies

And more background, plus some great videos:

http://kissdetroit.com/uncategorized...s-passed-away/

[Brittz]

I loved the Dramatics. RIP

[gnome]

sad news, R.I.P.

[Hamtragedy]

The Dramatics version of Me and Mrs. Jones still sends chills thru me.

[Cincinnati_Kid]

RIP Ron Banks, Drama 5 released in 1975 was my favorite album. ^^ I second that Ham, they're version was better than Billy Paul's and he wrote it.

[mallory]

Loved these guys and Banko was a truly nice guy. I worked with them on a remix in the late 80's. When I worked for the Queen, we had sponsored a concert of theirs at the Ford, and Banko and the guys tried to teach me how to step. You will be missed, Banko!

[313WX]

Per Foodi [[WMXD Mix 92.3), for those who are interested, the Funeral will be held at Greater Grace Temple [[7 Mile & Telegraph) Saturday, March 13th at 11 AM.

He was also saying something else would be happening at Swanson Funeral Home beforehand [[most likely the viewing of the body). I'm not sure which branch.

[1KielsonDrive]

The Dramatics version of Me and Mrs. Jones still sends chills thru me.

I agree wholeheartedly. Ronald Banks was a gentleman, a star and a truly great vocalist. He's gone long before his time.

[kenp]

This is a bummer, I think just about all the originals from the Dramatics are gone now.
I always thought it was interesting they were with Stax instead of Motown.

[1KielsonDrive]

This is a bummer, I think just about all the originals from the Dramatics are gone now.
I always thought it was interesting they were with Stax instead of Motown.

So many of Detroit's great talents were never on Motown.