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The Bar-Kays
302,012 listeners
The Bar-Kays were a popular Memphis, Tennessee, soul, R&B, and funk group performing from 1966 that continues in some form to perform t… read moreThe Bar-Kays were a popular Memphis, Tennessee, soul, R&B, and funk group performing from 1966 that continues in some form to perform today, although with only one original member. They began as a favorite soul studio sessions group … read moreThe Bar-Kays were a popular Memphis, Tennessee, soul, R&B, and funk group performing from 1966 that continues in some form to perform today, although with only one original member. They began as a favorite soul studio sessions group backing major artists at Stax Records, chosen in 1967 by Oti… read more -
Slave
143,457 listeners
There are at least six artists using the name Slave: 1. A funk band from Dayton, Ohio 2. A rapper from Los Angeles, California 3. A hardco… read moreThere are at least six artists using the name Slave: 1. A funk band from Dayton, Ohio 2. A rapper from Los Angeles, California 3. A hardcore band from from Denmark 4. A powerviolence band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 5. A hardcore band … read moreThere are at least six artists using the name Slave: 1. A funk band from Dayton, Ohio 2. A rapper from Los Angeles, California 3. A hardcore band from from Denmark 4. A powerviolence band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 5. A hardcore band from Los Angeles, California 6. A punk band from Doylestown,… read more -
Roy Ayers
428,694 listeners
Roy Ayers (September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jaz… read moreRoy Ayers (September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beg… read moreRoy Ayers (September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-fun… read more -
Con Funk Shun
146,948 listeners
Con Funk Shun was formed in Vallejo, California by high-school classmates Louis A. McCall and Michael V. Cooper. With Louis on drums and pe… read moreCon Funk Shun was formed in Vallejo, California by high-school classmates Louis A. McCall and Michael V. Cooper. With Louis on drums and percussion and Michael providing lead vocals and lead guitar, the group included Karl "Deacon&q… read moreCon Funk Shun was formed in Vallejo, California by high-school classmates Louis A. McCall and Michael V. Cooper. With Louis on drums and percussion and Michael providing lead vocals and lead guitar, the group included Karl "Deacon" Fuller (trumpet), Paul "Maceo" Harrell (saxop… read more -
Betty Davis
224,455 listeners
Betty Gray Davis (née Mabry; July 26, 1944 — February 9, 2022), was an American cult funk-rock and soul singer-songwriter, producer, model and fashion icon. She was known for her harsh, erotic and raw funky vocals, controversial sexually-oriented lyrics and performance style, and for being the se… read more -
Rufus
475,765 listeners
There are multiple artists under the same name: 1) A 1970s funk band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer, Chaka Khan.… read moreThere are multiple artists under the same name: 1) A 1970s funk band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer, Chaka Khan. Major hits during their career include "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing,&quo… read moreThere are multiple artists under the same name: 1) A 1970s funk band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer, Chaka Khan. Major hits during their career include "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," and "Ain't Nobody" Rufus gained a fan in … read more -
Chic
917,840 listeners
Chic (sometimes fully capitalized as CHIC) is an American disco and funk band that was formed in 1976 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist… read moreChic (sometimes fully capitalized as CHIC) is an American disco and funk band that was formed in 1976 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards in New York City, USA. It is best-known for its commercially successful disco son… read moreChic (sometimes fully capitalized as CHIC) is an American disco and funk band that was formed in 1976 by guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards in New York City, USA. It is best-known for its commercially successful disco songs, including "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yow… read more -
Prince and the New Power Generation
171,193 listeners
Prince and The New Power Generation (or NPG for short) was a group that consisted of Prince together with his 1990's backing group. They debuted on the 1991 album Diamonds and Pearls. The name comes from a song on Prince's 1990… read morePrince and The New Power Generation (or NPG for short) was a group that consisted of Prince together with his 1990's backing group. They debuted on the 1991 album Diamonds and Pearls. The name comes from a song on Prince's 1990 album Graffiti Bridge, however the phrase "Welcome 2 t… read more -
Stevie Wonder
3,201,606 listeners
Stevland Hardaway Morris (né Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, who is credit… read moreStevland Hardaway Morris (né Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, who is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues,… read moreStevland Hardaway Morris (né Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, who is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz. A virtual one-man band, … read more -
Lyn Collins
236,624 listeners
Lyn Collins (Gloria Lavern Collins, June 12, 1948 – March 13, 2005), was an African-American soul singer best known for working with James … read moreLyn Collins (Gloria Lavern Collins, June 12, 1948 – March 13, 2005), was an African-American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s and for the influential 1972 funk single "Think (About It)". Born in … read moreLyn Collins (Gloria Lavern Collins, June 12, 1948 – March 13, 2005), was an African-American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s and for the influential 1972 funk single "Think (About It)". Born in Lee County, Texas, U.S.A., she began her recording career ag… read more