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The Dramatics

Soul & R&B band from Detroit, MI · formed 1962

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The Dramatics photo
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Shows on record
10
Rooms played
9
Cities
7
Releases
35
Last show
Nov 29, 2019DAR Constitution Hall

About

The Dramatics is a band from Detroit, MI, formed in 1962, tagged funk, oldies, pop by its sources. Shows on record run from 2010 to 2019, across 9 rooms in 7 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

10 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 20101 show
  2. 20112 shows
  3. 20131 show
  4. 20141 show
  5. 20153 shows
  6. 20161 show
  7. 20191 show
Show history
DateVenue
Nov 29, 2019DAR Constitution Hall · WashingtonSupportwith Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics, Enchantment, The Intruders, +2
Oct 1, 2016Music Hall Center · DetroitSupportwith L,j, Reynolds, Deniece Williams, Enchantment
Jul 25, 2015Chene Park Amphitheater · DetroitSupportwith The Stylistics, Heatwave, The Emotions, +1
Feb 28, 2015Foxwoods Casino & Resort · MashantucketHeadlinerwith The Stylistics, The Chi-Lites, The Delfonics, +3
Feb 28, 2015Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino · MashantucketSupportwith The Stylistics, The Chi-Lites, The Delfonics, +3
Sep 14, 2014Microsoft Theater · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith The Stylistics, Brenton Wood, The Chi-Lites, +3
May 11, 2013Arie Crown Theater · ChicagoSupportwith The Stylistics, Heatwave, The Main Ingredient
Jul 9, 2011Paramount Theatre · OaklandHeadlinerwith The Stylistics, Heat Wave, The Delfonics, +3
Feb 25, 2011Arie Crown Theater · ChicagoSupportwith The Stylistics, The Blue Notes, Manhattens & Heatwave, +2
Feb 13, 2010Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood · Universal CitySupportwith The Delfonics, The Intruders, The Impressions, +7

Where they play

9 rooms in 7 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Chicago2 shows
  • Detroit2 shows
  • Mashantucket2 shows
  • Los Angeles (LA)1 show
  • Oakland1 show

and 2 other cities

Releases

35 releases, 1971–2026

  • Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

    2026

  • Because I Love Him (I Just Can't Put Him Down) / I've Got To Find Myself (A New Love)

    2022

  • Music From The Film Detroit

    2017

  • Stax Classics

    2017

  • Ain't That (Mellow, Mellow) / Ocean Of Thoughts And Dreams

    2016

  • Greatest Slow Jams

    2014

  • The Very Best Of The Dramatics

    2007

  • The Best Of The Dramatics

    2005

  • Somethin Good

    2004

  • Ballin' (Clean Version)

    2002

  • Look Inside

    2001 · Album

  • If You Come Back To Me

    1999 · Album

  • Be My Girl: Their Greatest Love Songs

    1998 · Compilation

  • Shake It Well: The Best of the Dramatics 1974-1980

    1998 · Compilation

  • A Dramatic Christmas (The Very Best Christmas Of All)

    1997 · Album

  • Mellow Drama

    1994 · Album

  • Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get / A Dramatic Experience

    1991 · Compilation

  • Stone Cold

    1990 · Album

  • Positive State Of Mind

    1989 · Album

  • Me and Mrs. Jones

    1987 · Compilation

  • Somewhere in Time (A Dramatic Reunion)

    1986 · Album

  • The Best of The Dramatics

    1986 · Compilation

  • New Dimension

    1982 · Album

  • 10½

    1980 · Album

  • The Dramatic Way

    1980 · Album

  • Anytime, Anyplace

    1979 · Album

  • Do What You Wanna Do

    1978 · Album

  • Shake It Well

    1977 · Album

  • Joy Ride

    1976 · Album

  • Drama V

    1975 · Album

  • The Dramatic Jackpot

    1975 · Album

  • Dramatically Yours

    1974 · Album

  • The Dells vs. The Dramatics

    1974 · Album

  • A Dramatic Experience

    1973 · Album

  • Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

    1971 · Album

Lineup

  • Ron Banks
  • Willie Ford
  • T. Green · bass
  • L.J. Reynolds
  • Elbert Vernell Wilkins

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 43+ plays, 2008-09-17–2026-07-31 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Prometheus Brown) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Early' (Eva Walker) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Morning Show' (Lace Cadence) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (Evie Stokes) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

The Dramatics — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
The Dramatics — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
The Dramatics — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
The Dramatics — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
The Dramatics — Logo
Logo — TheAudioDB
The Dramatics — Music Hall Center, 2016-10-01
Poster · Music Hall Center, 2016-10-01 — Songkick
The Dramatics — Chene Park Amphitheater, 2015-07-25
Poster · Chene Park Amphitheater, 2015-07-25 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
SourceUsed for
MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
The Dramatics on Last.fmArtist facts
The Dramatics on DiscogsArtist facts
The Dramatics on GeniusArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
TheAudioDBPhotos, Logo
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.