Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1964 in Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Died: 1967
- Active: 1964 - 1967
Biography
Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels were a Detroit rock and R&B band formed in 1964 around singer Mitch Ryder and guitarist Jim McCarty. Produced by *Bob Crewe*, they scored Top 10 hits with 'Jenny Take a Ride' and 'Devil with a Blue Dress On / Good Golly Miss Molly', and released three studio albums in 1966-1967 before Crewe launched Ryder as a solo singer and the Wheels split.
Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels Discography
- Breakout...!!! (1966) - Album - rated 3.71/5
- Take a Ride (1966) - Album - rated 3.65/5
- Sock It to Me! (1967) - Album - rated 3.67/5
Members
- Mitch Ryder - lead vocals, percussion (1964–1967)
- Jim McCarty - lead guitar (1964–1967)
- Joe Kubert - rhythm guitar (1964–1966)
- Jim McCallister - bass, vocals (1966–1967)
- Johnny "Bee" Badanjek - drums (1964–1967)