The Whatnauts

A Baltimore vocal group whose heartache music were admired with the ’70s spirit hardcore, though they didn’t generally register a sufficient amount of with the overall R&B audience to become strikes. Lead vocalist Billy Herndon teamed with Garrett Jones and Gerald Pinkney for many unforgettable singles on Stang, although their finest topical trim, “Message From a Dark Man” in 1970, was on A&M. Their finest known tune was “I’ll Erase Away Your Discomfort,” which reached amount 14 R&B in 1971. In addition they teamed using the Occasions for “Young ladies,” which peaked at amount 25.