After building a strong local reputation, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels signed with producer Bob Crewe and recorded a million-seller in the raucous medley Jenny Take A Ride – a combination of Little Richard‘s Jenny Jenny and the R&B standard CC Rider.
The formula was even more successful for Devil With The Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly, but after Sock It To Me Baby the band faltered and Ryder found himself on the slide, suffering from a throat infection which ended his career.
Mitch Ryder
Vocals Jim McCarty
Guitar Mark Manko
Guitar Joseph Kubert
Guitar Earl E. Elliott
Bass Jim McCallister
Bass John Deleone
Drums Johnny “Bee” Badanjek
Drums
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