Edward 'Buddy' Banks

Edward "Buddy" Banks. January 9, 1963 ~ December 9, 2020. Singer & keyboardist who came to prominence as a founding member of the 90’s R&B vocal group The Rude Boys. He also worked on Gerald & Eddie Levert’s “Father And Son” album, and later went on to produce the group Men At Large.

The Rude Boys

The Rude Boys is a 1990s R&B/vocal group from Cleveland, Ohio, known for their 1991 hit single "Written All Over Your Face". The group consisted of Larry Marcus, Melvin Sephus, and brothers Edward Lee "Buddy" Banks and Joe Little III.

In 2019, The Rude Boys were inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in Detroit, Michigan.

Awards and nominations

1991 Billboard Music Awards — No. 1 R&B Single of the Year ("Written All Over Your Face")

National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame (2019)

Discography

Studio albums

Rude Awakening (1990)

Rude House (1992)

Rude as Ever (1997)