Date of birth: June 13, 1943
Date of death: March 13, 1971 (Aged 27)
Full name: Arlester Dyke Christian
Nickname: Dyke
Birth Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
Height: Unknown
Weight: 166 lbs (75 kg) approximately
Hair color: Black
Eyes color: Dark brown
Arlester “Dyke” Christian was born on June 13, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, and died on March 13, 1971, in Phoenix, aged 27. He learned bass and guitar in Buffalo before relocating to Arizona with musicians from Carl LaRue and His Crew.
Christian led Dyke & the Blazers, whose 1966 recording “Funky Broadway” became an early landmark of funk and helped popularize the word in a song title. He served as the group’s vocalist, bassist and songwriter until his death.
The old page focused on a precise weight and made unsupported claims about how a musician “kept fit.” Those details were removed; the historical account now emphasizes Christian’s musical influence and confirmed dates.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 8, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
