The Whatnauts were an American
soul
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group from
Baltimore, Maryland
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,
founded in 1969.
George Kerr produced them. The group had several hit singles in the early 1970s, including the socially conscious single "Message from a Black Man" in 1970 on A&I International, "Please Make the Love Go Away" also in 1970 on Stang, and their biggest success "I'll Erase Away Your Pain" in 1971. They performed with fellow Stang artists
the Moments for the hit single "Girls" in 1974.
Members
* Billy Herndon
* Garrett Jones
* Gerard "Chunky" Pinkney
Discography
Albums
Singles
References
External links
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American musical trios
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