Led by Tony Washington, the quintet formed in 1961. Rounding out the group were George Spann, George Peterback Jr., Michael McCalpin, and Tony’s brother Maurice Washington. Like most groups that formed at the time, the guys all grew up in the same projects and went to the same high school in Northeast DC. But there was one thing that set the
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Dynamic Superiors. They gained popularity for their refined harmony vocals as well as the fact that lead vocalist Tony Washington (7) was openly gay and performed quite often in drag. Released four albums, mid-70’s at Motown. Their biggest hit is the romantic sweet soul ballad “Shoe Shoe Shine”. In 1980 they released their last album, “The Sky
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Save Settings. In the 1970s, D.C. soul group The Dynamic Superiors were a talented quintet with a record deal on Motown. But they were also exceptional in another way: Frontman Tony Washington was openly gay, and despite the label’s conservative leanings, Motown didn’t make a secret of it. They advertised it.
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CHM May/June by Triangle Media Partners – Issuu Tony Washington retreated from the spotlight and died of AIDS-related complications. The other members of the group went their separate ways. First tenor George Spann recently formed a new group under the Dynamic Superiors’ name, and they continue to tour and occasionally record.
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Tony Washington retreated from the spotlight and died of AIDS-related complications. The other members of the group went their separate ways. First tenor George Spann recently formed a new group under the Dynamic Superiors’ name, and they continue to tour and occasionally record. The Dynamic Superiors. and their apparantly very gay lead singer Tony Washington… below, great article from The Advocate, Jun 15, 1977
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The Dynamic Superiors are an American, Motown group from Washington, D.C., United States. The group formed in 1963 with members Tony Washington (lead), George Spann (first tenor), George Peterback, Jr. (second tenor), Michael McCalpin (baritone), and Maurice Washington (bass). [1] They recorded a 45 released on the New York SUE label in 1969 Tony 📸 Washington (@tonyxwashington) / X
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Interview with Tony Washington – YouTube The Dynamic Superiors are an American, Motown group from Washington, D.C., United States. The group formed in 1963 with members Tony Washington (lead), George Spann (first tenor), George Peterback, Jr. (second tenor), Michael McCalpin (baritone), and Maurice Washington (bass). [1] They recorded a 45 released on the New York SUE label in 1969
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Seasons change but the grind must continue! 🏁 (Not pictured-I was caught shortly after) | Instagram Led by Tony Washington, the quintet formed in 1961. Rounding out the group were George Spann, George Peterback Jr., Michael McCalpin, and Tony’s brother Maurice Washington. Like most groups that formed at the time, the guys all grew up in the same projects and went to the same high school in Northeast DC. But there was one thing that set the
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CHM May/June by Triangle Media Partners – Issuu Save Settings. In the 1970s, D.C. soul group The Dynamic Superiors were a talented quintet with a record deal on Motown. But they were also exceptional in another way: Frontman Tony Washington was openly gay, and despite the label’s conservative leanings, Motown didn’t make a secret of it. They advertised it.
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The Plaid Horse March/April 2024 – The Wellness Issue by The Plaid Horse – Issuu Behind openly gay lead singer Tony Washington, the Dynamic Superiors were a soul band from D.C. who had hits in the mid-1970s, like the “Shoe Shoe Shine.” They were one of the few Motown Records acts that packaged queerness for mainstream audiences.
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Tony 📸 Washington (@tonyxwashington) / X Tony Washington retreated from the spotlight and died of AIDS-related complications. The other members of the group went their separate ways. First tenor George Spann recently formed a new group under the Dynamic Superiors’ name, and they continue to tour and occasionally record.
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LEARN’d: Tony Washington – The Queer Lead Motown Singer – YouTube The Dynamic Superiors. and their apparantly very gay lead singer Tony Washington… below, great article from The Advocate, Jun 15, 1977
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LEARN’d: Tony Washington – The Queer Lead Motown Singer – YouTube Dynamic Superiors. They gained popularity for their refined harmony vocals as well as the fact that lead vocalist Tony Washington (7) was openly gay and performed quite often in drag. Released four albums, mid-70’s at Motown. Their biggest hit is the romantic sweet soul ballad “Shoe Shoe Shine”. In 1980 they released their last album, “The Sky
CHM May/June by Triangle Media Partners – Issuu Tony 📸 Washington (@tonyxwashington) / X Behind openly gay lead singer Tony Washington, the Dynamic Superiors were a soul band from D.C. who had hits in the mid-1970s, like the “Shoe Shoe Shine.” They were one of the few Motown Records acts that packaged queerness for mainstream audiences.
