Young Mods

Dayton, Ohio 1969-1978 The Young Mods released three fantastic 45s of group vocal soul, or ‘sweet soul’ as it’s called by collectors. The group was led by Tommy Henderson who was also credited with writing the group’s outstanding songs. The other members included Ronnie Ditto, Carl Dronaugh, and Raymond Smith. The group’s 1st 45 was pressed by Musicol and probably recorded there, as may have been their second (and considered best) 45, “I Can’t Hurt You Back”. The group’s style was similar to the Chi-Lites and other groups from the time that had a vulnerable, wistful feel to their recordings. Their 3rd 45 was recorded at Cyberteknics in Dayton several years later