The Whatnauts

The Whatnauts were an American soul group from Baltimore, Maryland 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 but 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.

The Whatnauts
OriginBaltimore, Maryland United States
GenresR&B/soul
Years active1969-present
MembersCarlos 'Billy' Herndon
Garnett Jones
Gerard 'Chunky' Pinkney

Members
  • Carlos 'Billy' Herndon
  • Garnett Jones
  • Gerard 'Chunky' Pinkney (Deceased)
  • Ray Mitchell
  • Tommy Fraling
  • Sylvester "Bunch" Herndon- Mgr.

These are the original members and their manager

Discography

Albums
  • Introducing the Whatnauts (Stang, 1970)
  • Reaching for the Stars (Stang, 1971)
  • Whatnauts on the Rocks (1972)

Singles
Year Title Chart Positions[1]
U.S. Pop Singles U.S. R&B Singles U.S. Disco Singles UK[2]
1970 "Message from a Black Man" 99 19 - -
1970 "Please Make the Love Go Away" - 47 - -
1971 "I'll Erase Away Your Pain" 71 14 - -
1971 "We're Friends By Day (And Lovers By Night)" 100 37 - -
1974 "Girls" (with The Moments) - 25 10 3
1982 "Help Is On the Way" - 46 - -
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References
  1. Billboard Singles. Allmusic.com.
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 374. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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