Skip Martin, lead vocalist and trumpet player, has been performing with The Dazz Band for a combined total of over 25 years, and was also a part of the Grammy Award winning Dazz Band in 1982. The Dazz Band released a total of 14 albums on the Motown, Geffen, RCA, Intersound and Major Hits Record labels. From the 80’s and beyond Dazz Band performed on popular television shows like Soul Train, Solid Gold and American Bandstand, and their music continues to be featured in major motion pictures, video games and on television. Bobby Harris credits Producer Reggie Andrews (Patrice Rushen, Rick James, Tyrese) who co-wrote “Let it Whip” for bringing musical stability to the group. A tough act to follow, the band quickly achieved gold and platinum record status. In the early 80’s the Dazz Band signed with the legendary Motown Records and opened up for groups like the Gap Band, Rick James, Kool & the Gang and more. The Dazz Band (formerly Kinsman Dazz) is led by original Grammy Winning Saxophonist, Producer, Writer & Arranger Bobby Harris who started the group in the late 1970’s. Hits like “Let It Whip” “Swoop”, “Joystick”, “Heartbeat”, “Party Right Here”, “You Are My Starship”, “ Let It All Blow” (their biggest UK single) and more stood the test of time and remain in recurring rotation as millions of fans continue to seek out Dazz Band music online and across the globe. Known for their electrifying R&B/ Funk and soulful ballads, The Dazz Band scored over 20 hits on Billboard’s R&B and Pop charts. The Dazz Band was the first group out of Cleveland, Ohio to win a Grammy Award for Best Performance by a R&B Group or Duo for their smash hit “Let It Whip” in 1982.
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