Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels were a significant American rock band in the mid-1960s, known for their energetic, rhythm and blues-influenced sound. The band, led by charismatic frontman Mitch Ryder, was particularly known for its high-energy performances and soulful vocals, which were distinctive in the rock music landscape of the time. Their most influential works include "Devil with a Blue Dress On," and "Sock It to Me, Baby!", which have become staples of classic rock. Despite their relatively short tenure, the band's fusion of rock and R&B laid the groundwork for future Detroit rock artists.