now...the lead singer, Jimmy Ellis is gone but the band is still fly
http://thetrammps.net/
THE TRAMMPS! That disco/funk/soul band from my hometown. Philly in da house! Famous for some of the most driving music from the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack, this group was composed of lots of hold-overs from MFSB (Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers) based in Philadelphia. Blessed with the "Philly Sound," their music is recognizable, starting with their version of Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart to Where Do We go from Here to Hold Back the Night to their biggie Disco Inferno. As hometown boys who made good, they hold a place in my heart. Plus, when I spin their albums (yes, I said ALBUMS), I'm back in my old bedroom getting ready to hit The Library in my best burgundy Qiana bodysuit and matching circle skirt. Let us not forget the mid-heel, beige, leather pumps because I do not care how stylish they were I could not do sky-scraper Candies to save my life!
Flares baby! And you need metal afro picks to attack those 'fros.
ReplyDeleteYes, only metal for serious 'fro wearers. But you had to be gentle. Mine had a clenched fist in plastic in the Black power salute for the handle. And Afro Sheen for days. Oh my.
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