Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels: Unsung Heroes of Garage Rock
Update: 2025-11-23
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Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels: A Garage Rock Pioneers Untold Story - This podcast episode delves into the life of Mitch Ryder, a Detroit-born musician who, despite his talent, never quite reached the heights of his contemporaries. Born William Levise Junior, Ryder developed a love for rhythm and blues and formed The Detroit Wheels, a band that had five songs in the US Top Forty between 1967 and 1968. Despite their success, internal conflicts led to the bands disbandment, but their music remains a powerful testament to their talent and a significant part of rock and roll history.
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