Ron Banks

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The Dramatics The Browns All-Star Band

Nicknamed Banko; founded the Dramatics whilst attending Cleveland Jr. High. His brother, Bryan Banks, sang with Five Special.

Born 5/10/1951, Detroit. Died at his home in Detroit on 3/4/2010 secondary to myocardial infarction.

ALBUMS

Ron Banks / L. J. Reynolds*

Ron Banks & Belita Woods

The Closer I Get To You

1987, 12", Futura Records (5)

Ron Banko* & Belita Wood*

The Christmas Song

1986, 12", Futura Records (5)

Make It Easy On Yourself

Funk/Disco/Boogie

Let Love Flow / This Love Is For Real

Ron Banks And The Dramatics

Me And Mrs. Jones / I Cried All The Way Home

Ron Banks And The Dramatics

The Dramatic Jackpot

1975, Vinyl Pitman Press, Gatefold,

Ron Banks And The Dramatics

(I'm Going By) The Stars In Your Eyes

Ron Banks & The Dramatics

(I'm Going By) The Stars In Your Eyes

The Dramatics Featuring Ron Banks - Larry Demps - Willie Ford - Lenny Mayes - L.J. Reynolds*

Ron Banks And The Dramatics

Dramatically Yours

1974, Vinyl Sonic Pressing,

Ron Banks And The Dramatics

Highway To Heaven / I Made Myself Lonely

Journey Into Paradise (The Larry Levan Story)

Disco Connection Volume 2 (Authentic Classic Disco 1974-1981)

Greatest Hits Live

Ghostface Killah

Supreme Clientele

A Dramatic Christmas (The Very Best Christmas Of All)

Rhythm & Blues/Gospel/Holiday

Soul Souvenirs - Volume Two

Bridge Over Troubled Water / Please Say You'll Be Mine

Trussel / Five Special / Bruni Pagan

Love Injection / Why Leave Us Alone / Fantasy

The Black Sound

1982, 3x12", Comp, Capitol Records, Capitol Records, Capitol Records

I Can't Stand It

Just A Feeling B/W Why Leave Us Alone

Soul/Funk/Disco

Import Action 12"

1980, 12", MCA Records

Jam (Let's Take It To The Streets) / Had You A Lover (But You Let Her Go)

Do Something Special / Why Not Be Mine For A While

The Dramatic Way

Special Edition

Soul/Funk/Disco

Welcome Back Home / A Marriage On Paper Only

Heaven (You Are To Me)

Why Leave Us Alone

1979, 12", Promo, Elektra

Why Leave Us Alone

You're Something Special

Do It Baby / It's A Wonderful Day

The Best Disco Album In The World

Do What You Want To Do / Jane

Do What You Wanna Do

Stop Your Weeping / California Sunshine

(Let's Stop Making) Small Talk

The More I Get To Know You

Mercury Disco Sampler

You're Fooling You

Ron Banks And The Dramatics*

The Dramatic Jackpot

Trying To Get Over Losing You / How Do You Feel

Ultimate Collection

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Try Love Again (Remix)

III Frum Tha Soul

III Frum Tha Soul

Freddie Jackson

The Controllers

Soul/Funk/Disco

Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

The Best Of The Dramatics

2005, CD, Comp, RM, Hip-O Records

Say The Word: Their Greatest Love Songs Vol. 2

1999, CD, Comp, Hip-O Records

If You Come Back To Me

The Browns All-Star Band

Here We Go Again

1998, CD, Single, Promo, Giant Eagle,

A Dramatic Experience

Positive State Of Mind

The Dramatics Live

Any Time • Any Place

1979, Vinyl Keel Press,

Soul/Disco/Funk

The Best Of The Dramatics

Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

1971, Vinyl Gatefold,

APPEARANCES +

If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!

You Got The Love

2024, 12", Tinted Records

12 Inch Dance 70s Groove

2015, 3xCD, Comp, Rhino Records (2),

Disco/Funk/Soul

2014, CD, Comp, Priority Records, Def Jam Recordings,

12" Disco: The Collection

2013, 3xCD, Comp, Rhino Records (2),

Disco/Soul/Funk

2011, 3xCD, Comp, Crimson Productions (2), Rhino Records (2),

100 Hits Disco Classics

2011, 5xCD, Comp + Box, 100 Hits,

Italo-Disco/Disco/Electro/Synth-pop/House

Mastercuts Life..Style: Summer House

2007, 3x CD Sonopress Arvato Pressing, Box Set,

Planter's Club Volume IV

Disco Heaven 01.05

The Minstrel Show

Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky

Paid Tha Cost To Be Da Bo$$

Beautiful / Ballin'

1998, 12", EP, Payday, FFRR

The Shadiest One

Def Jam Music Group - Ten Year Anniversary

1995, 4x CD, Box Set,

33 Revolutions Per Minute

The Complete Stax/Volt Soul Singles, Volume 2: 1968-1971

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Business Never Personal

Freddie Jackson

The Manhattans*

1988, LP, Comp, Time Is Right, Threeway Records,

Soul/Funk/Boogie

1987, Vinyl Allied Pressing,

Freddie Jackson And Melba Moore

A Little Bit More

Can't Fight The Feeling

James (D-Train) Williams*

Oh How I Love You (Girl)

Pure Pop 1970s (16 Hot Hits From The 70s)

1983, LP, Comp, EMI,

Synth-pop/Pop Rock

Roll With The Punches

Capitol Black Music 82

1982, Cassette,

Ear & Foot Refreshment

Soul/Funk/Disco

Elektra Soul Festival From Sun Up To Sun Down

1979, LP, Promo, Elektra,

Disco Caliente - Vol. 5

1979, LP, Comp, Orbe,

Why Leave Us Alone

Wayne Henderson

The Brides Of Funkenstein*

Motor Booty Affair

I Wanna Be With You

1975, Vinyl Santa Maria Pressing,

The Dells / The Dramatics

The Dells Vs. The Dramatics

Toast To The Fool

That's Why I Love You Like I Do

Your Love Was Strange

I.O.U. (A Lifetime Of Love)

Nighttime Lovers Volume 11-20 (A Fine Collection Of Disco Funk Classics Of The 80's)

2014, 10xCD, Comp, RM + Box, PTG Records,

Disco/Synth-pop/Funk/Soul

Watt (8) a.k.a. ヨッテルブッテル

ーフクローズドアイズ (Half Closed Eyes)

2014, CD, Comp, Mixed, Promo, Dream Kaihatsu,

Golden Eighties The Rare Funky Selection Volume 18

2012, CD, Comp, non, Not On Label,

Disco/Funk/Soul

Quiet Storm - Soulful Slow Jams

2012, 20xFile, AAC, Album, Comp, 256, K-Tel

Nighttime Lovers Volume 11

2009, CD, Comp, RM, PTG Records,

Ce Soir On Danse!

2006, CD, Comp, Mixed, Mixtape, Disque Primeur,

Freestyle/Electro/Funk/Disco

Rock 'N' Roll: The Definitive Collection

2006, 20xCD, Comp + Box, RAJON

After Dark 20 Easy Listening Classics

2005, CD, Comp, K-tel Entertainment (UK) Ltd

Lowriders Oldies Box Set · Volumes 7-9

2003, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Thump Records,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop

Funky Collector - Volume N°16

2003, CD Digipak,

Lowrider Oldies Volume 9

2000, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Edel Records,

Romantic/Ballad

70er Oldie Party

2000, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Edel Records,

2000, CD, Comp, Madacy Entertainment

The Ultimate History Of Rock ’n’ Roll Collection: Soul Explosion

1999, CD, Comp, REDX Entertainment

Midem Sampler - Cannes, France 1998

1998, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Records/Records And Filmworks, Inc

Night Vision - The Original Soundtrack

1998, CD, Album, P.A.R. Records

Rock 'N' Roll Reunion Class Of 71'

1998, CD, Comp, Madacy Entertainment Group, Inc.,

Rock 'N Roll Reunion Class Of 72

1998, CD, Comp, Madacy Entertainment,

The Ultimate History Of Rock 'N' Roll Collection

1997, 10xCD, Comp + Box, K-Tel,

Rock & Roll/Soul/Disco/Rhythm & Blues/Rockabilly/Doo Wop

The Ultimate History Of Rock 'N' Roll Collection - Soul Explosion

The Complete Stax/Volt Soul Singles Volume 3 (1972-1975)

1994, 10x CD, Box Set,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Funk

Soul Souvenirs - Volume Two

Boys From The Block

The Best Of Jukebox Rock 1971-1972

1989, CD, Comp, Pilz

Soul-Disco Connection

Soul/Funk/Disco

1988, LP, Comp, Epic,

Classic Soul Mix - 40 Track Non-Stop Soul Megamix

Pure Pop - 16 Hot Hits From The 70s

1984, LP, Comp, Epic

Dance Mix - Dance Hits Volume 3

1984, LP, Comp, Mixed, W/Lbl, Pla, Epic

Rare Trax - Timeless Hits Rediscovered

Dance Mix - Dance Hits Volume 3

Soul/Funk/Disco

Los Grandes Años Del Rock 'N Roll

1981, 3xLP, Comp, MCA Records

Lowrider Oldies Box Set Volumes 1-9

9xCD, Comp, RE + Box, Ltd, RE + 196, Thump Records, Universal Music & Video Distribution,

Soul/Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues/Disco/Surf/Funk

2 Up Presents The Hits Vol.17

2xCD, Comp, Pickwick Music,

Soft Rock/Rock & Roll

Cass, Comp, Epic, Epic,

Mercury Disco Sampler

Five Special / Pieces Of A Dream

Why Leave Us Alone / Warm Weather

2008, 12", Unofficial, Elektra (2)