Cleveland to Honor Dazz Band with New Street Designation
A stretch of Lotus Drive in the Kinsman neighborhood will soon carry a new honorary name to recognize the musical legacy of the Dazz Band. Cleveland City Council has passed Ord. No. 879-2026, an emergency ordinance that designates the section of Lotus Drive between Lee Road and East 160th Street as "Dazz Band Way."
The designation honors the influential ensemble founded by Cleveland native Bobby Harris. The group holds a significant place in the city's cultural history as the first Cleveland-based act to win a Grammy Award for Best Performance by an R&B Group or Duo, receiving the honor in 1983 for the song "Let It Whip."
What's in the file
The ordinance establishes a secondary and honorary street name for a specific portion of the city. According to the record, the following designation is authorized:
- The name Dazz Band Way is added as a secondary and honorary name to Lotus Drive.
- The designated area is located between Lee Road and East 160th Street.
Who may be affected
- Kinsman neighborhood residents and commuters using the Lotus Drive corridor.
Status and timeline
- July 13, 2026: The ordinance was introduced to City Council.
- July 24, 2026: The emergency ordinance was officially recorded as passed.
Residents can monitor the City of Cleveland's legislative records to verify the details of this designation.
Key facts
- Designated street
- Lotus Drive
- Honorary name
- Dazz Band Way
- Location boundaries
- Lee Road to East 160th Street
Source record
- File
- 879-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 12, 2026