Arlester Christian (June 13, 1943 – March 13, 1971), nicknamed "Dyke", was born (according to most sources) in Buffalo, New York. He attended Burgard High School. In 1960, he started playing bass in a Buffalo band, Carl LaRue and his Crew, who played local bars and clubs and released a single, "Please Don't Drive Me Away", on the KKC label in March 1962.
Arlester Christian (June 13, 1943 – March 13, 1971), nicknamed "Dyke", was born in Buffalo, New York. He attended Burgard High School and started playing bass for a local band named Carl LaRue and his Crew in 1960. This group performed at venues and released their first single, "Please Don't Drive Me Away," on the KKC label in March 1962.