Dyke & The Blazers

About

The Phoenix band Dyke & the Blazers picked up on the rhythms, bass and organ innovations of James Brown's band and released "Funky Broadway - Part I" in 1967, the first black dance single with the name "Funky" in the title. "Funky Broadway" was later covered by Wilson Pickett, resulting in a #1 R&B hit. Originally from Buffalo, New York, the band got stranded in Phoenix, Arizona while backing the O'Jays. Vocalist Arlester "Dyke" Christian was shot to death in 1971.

Top Tracks

1. 1

   Let A Woman Be A Woman - Let A Man Be A Man

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2. 2

   We Got More Soul

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3. 3

   Funky Broadway Part 1

   10567 plays
4. 4

   You Are My Sunshine

   5311 plays
5. 5

   The Wobble

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6. 6

   Funky Walk Part 1 (East)

   3394 plays
7. 7

   So Sharp

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8. 8

   Runaway People

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