#Optimistics

Classic R&B, dance and Motown group formed in 1980 by Stanley Frank (guitar ex-Optimistics, Inclinations, MFD), with Ronald Wiggs (bass), […]

R&B vocal group featuring Jerome Webb, Lawrence Butler, Roland Dorell, Roland Dorsey, Calvin Connor, Henderson. The group won a talent […]

R&B, funk, and dance music band from South Baltimore consisting of ex-Optimistics/Inclinations members Robert Mercer (drums), Stanley Frank (guitar), and […]

R&B / soul group formerly known as the Optimistics (see bio) featured vocalists James Player (lead), Billy Butler, Harold Foster, […]

East Baltimore based R&B vocal group formed at Dunbar High School consisting of Charlie Brown, Billy Butler, Archie Grant, Josephine, […]

R&B funk recording group featuring James Player aka ‘Gummy’ (lead vocals ex-Optimistics, Inclinations), Gary B., Billy Butler aka ‘Butch’… Songs […]