Black Merda (pronounced Murder also known as Black Murder means The Killing of Black People) was an African-American psychedelic rock band from Detroit, Michigan, active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It often bills itself as "the first black rock band."HistoryThe band's original lineup included Anthony "Wolf" Hawkins, VC L. "The Mighty V" Veasey, and Tyrone Hite; they were later joined by Anthony's brother, Charles. They were first popular as a local and national backup band unde