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www.lanier2.imeem.comBrick was an Atlanta band that created a successful merger of funk and jazz in the '70s they called "dazz." Brick's roster included lead vocalist/saxophonist/flutist Jimmy Brown; guitarist/bassist/vocalist Regi Hargis Hickman; lead singer Ray Ransom, who doubled as a bassist/keyboardist/percussionist; and Eddie Irons, who did lead vocals and played drums and keyboards. They recorded "Music Matic" for Main Street in 1976, before signing to the CBS-distributed label Bang. Their first Bang single, "Dazz," topped the R&B charts and was number-three pop in 1976, and they continued on Bang until 1982. Brick scored two more huge hits in 1977, "Dusic" and "Ain't Gonna' Hurt Nobody," each with a chunky, propulsive beat and catchy, light pop-jazz refrain. Their last Top Ten R&B hit was "Sweat (Til You Get Wet)" in 1981.

Comments (3)

  1. Bartleby says Do you tkink India Arie ripped the intro her song "Video" from this tune by Brick? YouTube link
    Permalink posted 11/04/2007
  2. Old School C says Yes Bartleby, Brick is the original creator of this nice tune. What should be understood in music these days is that everything 9 times out of 10 is sampled or replayed. There is a website I heard that exposes this. I forget what that website is called but just about every song that I have posted, is named on that website.
    Permalink posted 11/04/2007
  3. Bartleby says I think I know the website you're talking about Old School. I've got it on the tip of my tongue but I can't remember it now. Thanks for educating this simple mind.
    Permalink posted 11/05/2007

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