Then again, if you like the group enough to get a Dyke & the Blazers collection in the first place, you might well be the type who thrives on such lengthy dwellings on the primeval funk groove. And as such grooves went, few were better (and very few artists, if any other than James Brown, did them earlier) or earthier than Dyke & the Blazers, even if it turns out that session musicians (including members of the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band) often played the parts of the Blazers in the studio. Funky Walk, Pts. 1-2. Dyke & the Blazers.
Dyke and the Blazers was an American funk band led by Arlester Christian (June 13, 1943–March 13, 1971). The band was formed in 1965 and recorded until 1971, when Christian died. Among their most successful records were the original version of "Funky Broadway" (1966) and "Let a Woman Be a Woman" (1969). Arlester Christian, nicknamed "Dyke", was born (according to most sources) in Buffalo, New York. He attended Burgard High School
Dyke & The Blazers. Funky Walk Part 2 (West).
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We Got More Soul" (Original Sound full length version). 5. "Let's Do It Together". Side 4. 1. "Bring It On Back". 2. "Funky Walk" (part 1 & 2 - Original Sound full length version).
