Dramatics Honor Ron Banks in Song

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Detroit native "Ron" Banks, founder of the soul group The Dramatics, was laid to rest Saturday after a tearful, yet joyful homegoing celebration held at Greater Grace Temple on the city's westside. The four hour service was full of music, poetry and farewells to the singer and words of comfort to his family.

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[jeanise10]

Ron Banks did a good job with the Dramatics. I love them all and thanks for all the memories during my earlier and now my later years. Peace and love to his family and all of us fans.

[tellusdetroit]

We agree with you. God Bless

[DetroitLives313]

Oh man........ RIP Ron

[tellusdetroit]

We agree with you. God Bless

[GeeCaver]

Thanks for providing this video. You know I was busy during the service and could not sit to listen to the service.

Gisele "Gee"

Key of Gee

[tellusdetroit]

Thanks for all you do. God Bless

[grifitti]

L J 'nem sounding good...but judging by the looks from the pulpit....they not liking it too much

[MrKeithMJones]

I grew up loving the dramatics and their distinct sound and this is powerful! I'm going through but this encouraged me

[darrylhaynes]

i cant stop crying

[mssquirrely]

TEARS!! R.I.P. Mr. Banks, thank you for utilizing that beautiful voice in singing and leaving for us everlasting MUSCIAL TREASURES. AWESOME uplifting song of Encouragement, Faith and Endurance for the fam/friends. Thx 4 Sharing this

[fernandez1330]

RIP Ron Banks...................thank you for you beautiful music hard to forget

[SimplyKr3]

I'm 45 years old and I live in South Alabama I grew up singing all Dramatics songs before my voice changed I could sound like Mr. Banks . I was shocked to hear this news. I'm so sad , their music gave me the inspiration to be the kind and loving father,son and husband that I am today my heart goes out to the family I will keep you all in my prayers R.I.P. Mr. Banks

[raggityman]

Never heard LJ Reynolds in better voice!!! What is wonderful tribute to Ron Banks.

[feb4512]

@thewordkeeper Thank you I really apreciate you posting this

[iromero32]

Reynolds singing transends exactly what the Dramatics were all about.

They came from a place too deep for most to reach, I'm glad they brought

it to us.

[thewordkeeper]

I've posted this 3 times out of respect and love for Ron Banks and the Dramatics.

Just found out today about Ron. Being originally from Detroit and one who had a brief conversation with Ron Banks in 1970 in the theater at the John Considine rec. center on Woodward when he and the Dramatics were appearing in a talent show, I say Rest in Peace my brother. To his family and brother Michael, who I went to school with, may God comfort you and and give you a peace that passes all understanding.