Brick (band)


Brick is an American band that created a successful merger of funk and jazz in the 1970s. Their most popular single was "Dazz", which was released in 1976.

History

Brick was formed in Atlanta in 1972 by Regi Hargis from members of two bands - one disco and the other jazz. They coined their own term for disco-jazz, "dazz". They released their first single "Music Matic" on Main Street Records in 1976, before signing to the independently distributed Bang Records. Their next single, "Dazz", was released in 1976. The band continued to record for Bang records until 1982. Other hits followed: "That's What It's All About" and "Dusic" in 1977, and "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" in 1978. Their last Top Ten R&B hit was "Sweat " in 1981.
Donald Nevins died on August 7, 2011, at the age of 62. Founder and guitarist Regi Hargis died on October 15, 2021, at the age of 70. Ambric Bridgeforth died on November 25, 2023 at age 69.

Members

Former members include:
  • Regi Hargis ; died 2021
  • Ray Ransom
  • Donald Nevins ; died 2011
  • Edward D. Irons Jr.
  • Ambric Bridgeforth ; died 2023

Discography

Compilation albums