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Dayton
36,176 listeners
Dayton was a funk band formed in Dayton, Ohio, USA by Chris Jones (trumpet/keyboards/vocals) of the band Sun and Shawn Sandridge (guitar/vo… read moreDayton was a funk band formed in Dayton, Ohio, USA by Chris Jones (trumpet/keyboards/vocals) of the band Sun and Shawn Sandridge (guitar/vocals) from Over Night Low. Derrick Armstrong (vocals), Kevin Hurt (drums/percussion), Jennifer Mat… read moreDayton was a funk band formed in Dayton, Ohio, USA by Chris Jones (trumpet/keyboards/vocals) of the band Sun and Shawn Sandridge (guitar/vocals) from Over Night Low. Derrick Armstrong (vocals), Kevin Hurt (drums/percussion), Jennifer Matthews (vocals) and Rachel Beavers (vocals) completed the lin… read more -
Melba Moore
106,938 listeners
Melba Hill, 29 October 1945, New York City, New York, USA. Based in New York, Melba Moore first attracted attention in the Broadway product… read moreMelba Hill, 29 October 1945, New York City, New York, USA. Based in New York, Melba Moore first attracted attention in the Broadway production of Hair. Although she has continued her thespian inclinations, winning an award for her perfor… read moreMelba Hill, 29 October 1945, New York City, New York, USA. Based in New York, Melba Moore first attracted attention in the Broadway production of Hair. Although she has continued her thespian inclinations, winning an award for her performance in the musical Purlie, Moore has also forged a success… read more -
Rodney Franklin
19,456 listeners
Born 1958, Berkeley, California.All round keyboard player and composer playing piano from the age of six. Only commercial success "The… read moreBorn 1958, Berkeley, California.All round keyboard player and composer playing piano from the age of six. Only commercial success "The Groove" but well respected amongst other musicians touring with the likes of Kenny G. and Stevie Wonder. View wikiBorn 1958, Berkeley, California.All round keyboard player and composer playing piano from the age of six. Only commercial success "The Groove" but well respected amongst other musicians touring with the likes of Kenny G. and Stevie Wonder. View wiki -
Mtume
163,218 listeners
Mtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was a funk and soul group that rose to prominence during the early 1980s and had several R&B hits during i… read moreMtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was a funk and soul group that rose to prominence during the early 1980s and had several R&B hits during its career. Its founder, former jazz percussionist James Mtume, moved into urban contemporary and f… read moreMtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was a funk and soul group that rose to prominence during the early 1980s and had several R&B hits during its career. Its founder, former jazz percussionist James Mtume, moved into urban contemporary and funk in the late 70s and became one of the more successful pr… read more -
L.T.D.
133,987 listeners
L.T.D. was a R&B, disco and funk band that had a string of hits in the 1970s. Band formation L.T.D. (which stood for Love, Togetherness… read moreL.T.D. was a R&B, disco and funk band that had a string of hits in the 1970s. Band formation L.T.D. (which stood for Love, Togetherness and Devotion) was formed in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1968 by keyboardist Jimmie "J.D.&q… read moreL.T.D. was a R&B, disco and funk band that had a string of hits in the 1970s. Band formation L.T.D. (which stood for Love, Togetherness and Devotion) was formed in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1968 by keyboardist Jimmie "J.D." Davis and saxophonist Abraham "Onion" Miller.… read more -
Lakeside
122,525 listeners
Lakeside is an American funk band, best known for their 1980 number one R&B hit "Fantastic Voyage". In 1969, Dayton, Ohio na… read moreLakeside is an American funk band, best known for their 1980 number one R&B hit "Fantastic Voyage". In 1969, Dayton, Ohio native Stephen Shockley formed the Young Underground after exiting the Monterreys. Vocalist Mark Woo… read moreLakeside is an American funk band, best known for their 1980 number one R&B hit "Fantastic Voyage". In 1969, Dayton, Ohio native Stephen Shockley formed the Young Underground after exiting the Monterreys. Vocalist Mark Woods, who was a member of the local band the Nomads, joined up… read more -
The Brand New Heavies
367,936 listeners
The Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies nam… read moreThe Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single d… read moreThe Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International. The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk&q… read more -
Howard Johnson
14,489 listeners
There are several artists with this name; 1. HOWARD JOHNSON - THE WORD KING As a guitarist at the age of 9 had a tendency to go against th… read moreThere are several artists with this name; 1. HOWARD JOHNSON - THE WORD KING As a guitarist at the age of 9 had a tendency to go against the grain as a suitor for all forms of music. Soon to realize that there wasnt any challenge in writ… read moreThere are several artists with this name; 1. HOWARD JOHNSON - THE WORD KING As a guitarist at the age of 9 had a tendency to go against the grain as a suitor for all forms of music. Soon to realize that there wasnt any challenge in writing songs and was able to play any instrument. As a writer h… read more -
Average White Band
397,395 listeners
The Average White Band (AWB) is a Scottish soul and funk band formed in London in 1972. The band consists of Cliff Lyons on alto sax, keybo… read moreThe Average White Band (AWB) is a Scottish soul and funk band formed in London in 1972. The band consists of Cliff Lyons on alto sax, keyboards, and vocals, Rob Aries on keyboard and bass, Onnie McIntrye on guitar and vocals, Brent Carte… read moreThe Average White Band (AWB) is a Scottish soul and funk band formed in London in 1972. The band consists of Cliff Lyons on alto sax, keyboards, and vocals, Rob Aries on keyboard and bass, Onnie McIntrye on guitar and vocals, Brent Carter on lead vocals, Alan Gorrie on lead vocals, bass, and guit… read more -
Alphonse Mouzon
47,963 listeners
Alphonse Mouzon was an American jazz drummer who first came to the public eye in the 60s working with McCoy Tyner. He was later a founding … read moreAlphonse Mouzon was an American jazz drummer who first came to the public eye in the 60s working with McCoy Tyner. He was later a founding member of Weather Report, then went on to a solo career, specializing during the 70s in funky jazz… read moreAlphonse Mouzon was an American jazz drummer who first came to the public eye in the 60s working with McCoy Tyner. He was later a founding member of Weather Report, then went on to a solo career, specializing during the 70s in funky jazz fusion. He has also appeared on recordings and live with su… read more