Drac was pissed of about Starleana and Curt coming in and doing lead vocals, and that he didn't get to do his patened guitar solos anymore in 1980-81. I think they could have still incorporated Drac's solo in the their 80's synth R&B sound. It didn't completely hurt the group when he left because Mark Adams was the man on the bass. His bass drove the group along with Steve Arrington's vocals. R.I.P. Mark Adams, one of the greatest bass guitarist ever.
Y'all know what? "Drac", Mark Adams, Steve Arrington, Steve Washington, Danny Webster, Starleana Young, & Curt Jones need to have one more concert together.... REAL RAP!
@stevi1955 - No doubt. Mad props to Dayton!! These were some ass whoopin' bands you listed. Great production on all those LPs of the groups you named as well. Unreal how a small city in Ohio can turn into the hotbed of the best music of the 70's and 80's.
I first heard "Slide" back in '77, and I said, "who are these brothers jammin' like this?" That was my intro to a band called Slave, still 1 of my all-time favorites, and Mark "Drac" Hicks became one of my tavorite guitar players and still is. RIP brother you eill never be forgotten. Nelson D. Coy
Guess 30 years may have taken it's took it's toll on the brothers, like it did to all of us who were young in the late 70's, but Drac and his Fender Stratocaster are still holding it down... check him out from 5:35 to 6:00... brother still got some skills
The brother in the black cape was inimitable Mark Hicks AKA Drac from the old Slave... Arguably one of the baddest (meaning the best) axemen of the last 35 years. I give him credit for keeping the dream of SLAVE alive. Gone way too soon along with Mark L. Adams AKA The Hansolar. May they R.I.P.
Proud and happy to say, Amazing masterful talented musical groups from the "Gem City", Dayton, Ohio! The Ohio Players, Zapp featuring Roger, Heatwave, Slave, Sun, Shirley Murdock, Steve Arrington, Mel'sa Morgan and of course, Lakeside. Welcome to the "Land of Funk!"
too bad this dvd was a joke, passing themselves off as slave, even drac wasnt truely representing, he was a joke, very very low budget without any other founding member present but the music was tight and sounded like lead singer was doubled in voice lead me to believe they were singing off tracks
Well, Mark Adams did admit that he was influenced by Larry Graham from the Sly & The Family Stone days & Graham is the pure legend & one of my favorites ("Release Yourself" is playin' on my computer now.) but he wasn't the only one..... But i'mma check da page.......
Verdine White from Earth, Wind & Fire.. Maurice White's brother.... You are totally right about the list of bass players.... Don't forget: Michael Henderson, Keni Burke, Rick James, Byron Miller (George Duke), and of course the almighty Larry Graham.
There was a Steve Washington & Steve Arrington. Washington was the unsung leader of the group & trumpet player. Arrington joined the group after "Slide" came out and was it's lead singer & drummer.... I may be late on the response, but this is the facts.
Regardless to the weight gain, they were jamming and they sounded good to me!! A party, birthday or otherwise was NOT jumping until "Slide" was played at least once. It is so good to see the old schoolers out there showing the young ones how its done!!
@zzzddd7 agreed, some of his chops aren't as sharp as 30 years ago! i don't doubt that some can outplay him now! i'm just saying there's always a balance!! and a lot of the younger players now have had more gadgets that have given them ops for more finger and wrist control as a daily living function, not just with playing, like we did back in the day! but, ya gotta give Drac his props! it's the silence in between the beats that brings on the funk! MAA'T ONE LOVE!!!
2black2day: I can understand why you feel the way that you do, and I can agree. If and only "if" this is true then something needs to be done to help the brother. The group is still tight though. To the person that refers the solo to the original cut: I think that drac has grown musically since that time.
@zzzddd7 he still funks it up! sheeiit, i see a lot players that are healthy and still can't touch Drac! he's done well considering what he's been through!!! he's obviously doin something right, cause he's workin with george clinton on some new stuff!
Relatively speaking... yes, despite the dissent. This isn't Slave and people should stop acting like it is. It's essentially a cover band led by a former original member, and I say that only because it's weak compared to the mighty sound of Slave with Mark Adams driving the sound. Many acts tour today with only one or two members of the original group, but you can't do that with Slave. Adams' sound and style is essential. 'Should have at least tried to copy it, which these guys don't.
Preach. There were apparently two bands performing under the Slave banner, this one led by Drac (Mark Hicks) and the other led by Mark Adams and Danny Webster. There's a video here on YT of Adams' and Webster's version. This was more professionally performed and recorded. Adams was clearly playing in a dive, his best playing days behind him, but Adams is Slave, plain and simple. Without him, it's just another funk band. This isn't even close.
WTF? omg, DRAC turned into FATBASTARD! Im wondering if the ORIGINAL members of SLAVE saw this video, SLAVE was a TIGHT group, like ANY band of that era, they hand issues within the group, but DAYUM! this is horrible! Steve Washington(Fearless Leader) was the heart and soul of the group, I went to high school with him, I remember seeing him one day while I was coming out of my class(East Orange High School) and he told me about a band he was working with, turned out to be the FUNKIEST band!!!
This is DRAC and his version of slave..He is the only original member in this video.. Music is a harsh business, Drac left slave after the stone jam album, and returned with the group in 1988..And now acts like he played in all the hits when he really didn't.. The group kinda fazed him out, thats why he left.. In the late 70's and early 80's music was going in a different direction. He still wanted to do rock solo's....If anything Mark Adams, Danny Webster, and Floyd Miller should be doing this.
For those who think Slave is washed up don't ever forget they already been their done that, yeah I know they are not like the Police who can get back together after twenty five years and sell out every venue in an hour, but Slave just like The Bar Kays, Cameo ,Con Funk Shun, Dazz Band and the list goes on, made so many house parties, bbq's, clubs and radio stations rockin and those who were their to remember that era knows what im talkin about. Peace.
where are the new R & B bands the New Issac Hayes.Curtis Mayfield, Quiny Jones,Teddy Riley,Kool &the gang The old bands have to play their old stuff no problem Well there is a problem black radio won't play their new stuff anway Who to say it would be any good but can.t be any worser than what out here now On the weight gain alot people gain weight as they age . over 34 years How much weight did people you know gain Family and Friends?
This post is to add to BWizer's. How come we as black people direct so much contempt and negativity toward each other. When The Grateful Dead perform their caucasian fans come out in droves to exhalt them. But blacks on the other hand, we laugh and ridicule performers like Drac and others every chance we get, over B.S.. Thats one of the biggest reasons we have so many problems as a race... an almost hatred of ourselves.
I'm fighting tonight in Virginia Beach at the 5th Street Stage just in case you live in Virginia or close by. 205lb class. Come see me after the fights are over and you and I can go to work on those breaks. Oh and by the way, nothing personal. Oh and great channel too. Is definitely doesn't reflect the mindset you are directing towards myself right now. Maybe after you "whip my ass", we can become the brothers we are suppose to be. Hotep
Lol, I fight for a living bro and damn sure aint hard to find. Come to Faglier's Kempo Karate school on Peach Orchard rd. Augusta Ga mon-fiday all day, everyday. Ask for Pharoah. You "might" beat the breaks off me but I assure you that your breaks won't work to good afterwards either. You came after me for my "joking" opinion on Slave to my cousin. Joke as in, I didn't really mean it. I wish Drac and Slave all the best. They are legends! You took the shit personal AND too far. So bring it!
yeah Drac (RIP) has had too many line-up changes for my taste. Adams, Webster, and Arrington were such an integral part of the identity of Slave. when Adams passed that pretty much sealed it for me. i would pay to see Arrington, Starleana Young, Danny Webster, and Steve Washington get together, which is highly unlikely. so to me its pretty much official.
None of us are hating, dude. If you know anything about the original Slave, this is actually sad. R. I. P. Drac (and I posted here before he died, you can still find it) but none of the bands out there calling themselves any version of Slave measure up. Period. I wouldn't check any of them out for free. You want to perform their songs, fine. But don't use the name Slave.
u got the vid.i got the move.sir.month ago id asked u the name of the for it! whats the name of the dance/move for that song SÖR? in old school time they dont went on dance floor and orgasm ..like the way it used to be now..back in time they had class!even when they move/groove.so pleas, what is the neme of the move to this song SÖR?im sure if u upload slave u know the deal.huh?
If I'm correct, and I believe I am, the only original member of Slave in this video is guitarist Marc "Drac" Hicks (the guy in the cape), and I'm sorry for all the Drac loyalists out there, but the guitar was not the distinguishing element of their sound. Adams' bass and Arrington's vocals were.
Yo, who's the mad bassist with the unreal groove and tight lines? Check out the Robert Wilson (Gap Band) reference pulled off at 0:42 Slammed it! I just cant stop replaying the 1st minute over and over just for the stone cold ass whoopin' this band administers on the intro.
U GOT THAT RIGHT !!!!! mssquirrely !!!! We gotta school em cause SOME of them just totally mess up a classic by rapping over it. I try to keep an open mind but i don't think it's meant for me TO get it. Damm,,,,can't hear the guitar good. "Heavy D in da House..................
ARE YOU KIDDING......., "BAND"? Today it is about 1 Cat only! Just 'me me me me me and me'. They will not share the limelight with a crew of cat to save there lives. 1 Cat hoarding the spotlight. All about there, 'Brand'. SelfishA $ $ kids today!!!
I totally agree with you. I used this example. Why are The New Kids on the block playing Large arenas and the New Edition is playing night Clubs.?? They(White Fans) support their artist while we say things like"They're washed up" Truly sad........
@ohioplayer There will always be SLAVE after Steve A., but not at their best, They were monsters when he was there singing lead. Steve Arrington is back now with his own band (THEY ARE HOT) ON TOUR for 2011.
You're talking about Steve Arrington, who was singing with them. He's a minister in Kettering, OH. I can't recall the name of the church, I think something with Full of Love. They got older and started eating, I guess.
Tell it BWizer. Check Drac at 4:19, 4:27, 4:40 and 5:12 and tell me he ain't getting down. Sounds like 1977 to me... and I know because I was there. Long Live Slave, Drac and the Fungk. Give credit where it's due.
This is "SLAVE"!!! Mark Hicks A.K.A. Drac from the early, early years on the guitar. He's gone now too. R.I.P. Drac. Type in Slave Interview and you'll see him and Mark Adams being interviewed.
I didn't know that Mr. Mark had passed away.. He was a cool good lookin bro. as well. I had heard frm Drac he had HAD some issues but I won't elaborate on them outta respect for the both of them....
@PAMAROSHOUSE NOT STEVE A.......STEVE ARRINGTON just played Chgo on 2/5/2011 with his New Band. Wow! They were incredible! Steve sounds Fabulous. STEVE ARRINGTON - HOUSE OF BLUES CHGO. 4/9/2011
No remnants of the true Slave that I remember from Dayton. We 've been led astray and hoodwinked. Even Curt and Star could have put together a better vocal performance with Steve A. and Danny W. absent.
Sorry, no Mark Adams - then no Slave. I have been a fan since 1976, and there should be a law against letting one member go out and represent an entire group. THIS IS NOT SLAVE!
@Slojamoz I HAVE TO QUESTION YOUR EARS. I KNOW A LOT OF PLAYERS THAT COULD PLAY DRAC OFF A STAGE IN SECONDS INCLUDING ME. YOU HAVE TO AGREE HIS SKILLS HAS DIMINISHED. TRUTHFULLY.
if anybody knows , what happened to steve washington ? does he have a website??? how did drac put on so much weight ?// maybe some bands can;t comeback . where's danny webster ??
this sucks..where is mark adams...danny webster...is this drac and acouple boys from around the way..why cant they get at least some of the crew back together..nothing without hansolar
LMAO!! You've got me laughing now! No pppprrroooobbblem man. Lol. Can we be brothers now cause your channel is banging. My cousin likes it too. Be easy my brother. Waadu.
@ohioplayer, yea, mabe so, but NOBODY can sing "Watching You" & "Touch of Love" BUT Steve! Keith Sweat did an ok job with that remake but Steve IS THE MAN!
