Mystic Merlin were from New York. The original line-up consisted of: Clyde Bullard (bass) Barry Roark Strutt (sax / keyboards) Leslie Dorsey (keyboards / lead and background vocals) Jerry Anderson (guitars / background vocals) Keith Gonzales (lead vocals / harmonica) Sly Randolph (drums / percussion / background vocals) and Betty Brown (lead and background vocals). Mystic Merlin were originally a novelty act incorporating magic into their live shows before being taken seriously on the soul / dance scene.