Nathaniel Mayer (February 10, 1944[1] – November 1, 2008)[2] was an American rhythm and blues singer, who started his career in the early 1960s at Fortune Records in his birthplace of Detroit, Michigan.
[1] "Nay Dog" or "Nate," as he was also known, had a raw, highly energetic vocal style and wild stage show.
In 1966, Mayer released "I Want Love and Affection (Not The House Of Correction)," a funky offering in the James Brown vein.
[5] After Mayer's Fortune Records days, his whereabouts were practically unknown and only ever confirmed by rumors for several decades.
In 2006, the Dutch-based Stardumb Records released a 7" single featuring three songs taken from the Fat Possum album.
"[12] In 2014, Nathaniel Mayer was inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame.