Remembering Prince Rogers Nelson R I P (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) He was an African-American Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer and Filmmaker.
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Posts by The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter
How Dayton Became the Funk Capital of the World/Audio interview with David Webb and Trent Darby
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Happy Birthday Bernie Worrell (born April 19, 1944 – June 24, 2016 RIP). He was a Multi-Talented Keyboardist, Producer, Songwriter, and Original founding member of the Funk group,"Parliament -Funkadelic," and his work with the group, "Talking Heads."
#thefunkcenter #BernieWorrell #thelandoffunk
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Happy Birthday Bernie Worrell (born April 19, 1944 – June 24, 2016 RIP). He was a Multi-Talented Keyboardist, Producer, Songwriter, and Original founding member of the Funk group,"Parliament -Funkadelic," and his work with the group, "Talking Heads."
#thefunkcenter #BernieWorrell #thelandoffunk
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Lucille Wilder (born on April 17th). She is the Mother of Johnnie Wilder Jr. and Keith Wilder of the Funk group, "HEATWAVE" on YouTube.
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Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers are Supporting David Webb, Founder & CEO The Funk Museum/The Funk Music Capital of the World (Dayton Ohio).
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Happy Birthday to Stephen Shockley (born April 13, 1958). He is a Lead Guitarist, Producer, Songwriter, and Original founding member of the Funk group, Original LAKESIDE. youtu.be/-rZk17SRVrU?...
#thefunkcenter #pirates #thedaytonsceneradioshow
#thefunkcapitaloftheworld #thelandoffunk
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"GET YOUR SWAG ON FUNK FANS." Hey Everyone, The moment you've been waiting to get your Funky Merch Galore Right here at The Funk Center Store. Click on our web store link at the bottom of this page. We are keeping Funk Alive for Generations to come!
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#swag #swagbag #funkyswag
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"GET YOUR SWAG ON FUNK FANS." Hey Everyone, The moment you've been waiting to get your Funky Merch Galore Right here at The Funk Center Store. Click on our web store link at the bottom of this page. We are keeping Funk Alive for Generations to come!
thefunkcenter.store
#swag #swagbag #funkyswag
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Happy Birthday to Terry "Zapp" Troutman (born on April 7, 1961). He is one of the founding members of the Funk group, “ZAPP." It's more bounce to the ounce, Terry. Enjoy your special day!!!
#happybirthday #Zapp #thedaytonsceneradioshow
#thefunkcenter #thefunkcapitaloftheworld #funk
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Happy Birthday to Terry "Zapp" Troutman (born on April 7, 1961). He is one of the founding members of the Funk group, “ZAPP." It's more bounce to the ounce, Terry. Enjoy your special day!!!
#happybirthday #Zapp #thedaytonsceneradioshow
#thefunkcenter #thefunkcapitaloftheworld #funk
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Happy Birthday to Charles Wright, an African-American singer, songwriter, and leader, born on April 6, 1940. He was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Watch "Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band/interview on the Funk Chronicles." On YouTube.
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"Videos & News clips about The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center." on YouTube/and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel
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"Videos & News clips about The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center." on YouTube/and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel
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#thedaytonsceneradioshow #thefunkcapitaloftheworld
#thefunkcenter #funkmusic #talk #daytonohio #Ohio #ohioplayers
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Mr Webb's definition of A well-dressed Man is defined by wearing polished, properly fitted and situation-appropriate clothing, often characterized by attention to detail, grooming, and confidence. It emphasizes tailored, high-quality attire that suits the body type, rather than just chasing trends.
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Remembering Clarence "Chet" Willis (born June 7, 1950- March 25, 2025). He was the lead and rhythm guitarist for Ohio Players. After leaving the band in the late 70's early '80s, He formed a spin-off group called "Shadow" with Diamond, Billy Beck, and later "Chet" rejoined (the Ohio Players).
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Remembering Clarence "Chet" Willis (born June 7, 1950- March 25, 2025). He was the lead and rhythm guitarist for Ohio Players. After leaving the band in the late 70's early '80s, He formed a spin-off group called "Shadow" with Diamond, Billy Beck, and later "Chet" rejoined (the Ohio Players).
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Happy Birthday to Gregory B. Johnson (born on 3/24/1951). He is a former member of the Funk group, CAMEO, from 1973 to 1982. Gregory is a Keyboardist, Vocalist and plays Alto Sax. Please check out his interview on The Funk Chronicles. Click on the link.
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Happy Birthday to Gregory B. Johnson (born on 3/24/1951). He is a former member of the Funk group, CAMEO, from 1973 to 1982. Gregory is a Keyboardist, Vocalist and plays Alto Sax. Please check out his interview on The Funk Chronicles. Click on the link.
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Happy Birthday to Yvette Marie Stevens (born March 23, 1953) aka "Chaka Khan” is an African-American Singer, Songwriter, and Drummer. Her career has spanned nearly five decades, beginning in the 1970’s as the Lead Vocalist for the Funk group, "Rufus" featuring Chaka Khan, "The Queen of Funk Music".
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Happy Birthday to Yvette Marie Stevens (born March 23, 1953) aka "Chaka Khan” is an African-American Singer, Songwriter, and Drummer. Her career has spanned nearly five decades, beginning in the 1970’s as the Lead Vocalist for the Funk group, "Rufus" featuring Chaka Khan, "The Queen of Funk Music".
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Happy Birthday to George Benson (born March 22, 1943). He is an African American, Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Producer. He began his professional career at the age of 19 years old, as a Jazz Guitarist, and he is best friends with Marshall "The Rock" Jones, (RIP) of The Ohio Players.
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Happy Birthday to George Benson (born March 22, 1943). He is an African American, Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Producer. He began his professional career at the age of 19 years old, as a Jazz Guitarist, and he is best friends with Marshall "The Rock" Jones, (RIP) of The Ohio Players.
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Happy Birthday to Sylvester Stewart, aka "Sly Stone." This is a rare magazine artifact and memorabilia, it is an Vintage Original Press advertisement, Radio Luxembourg Presents; "Sly & the Family Stone" and The Edgar Winter Group, at The Great Western Express Festival, dated from July 15, 1973.
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner (born March 14, 1943-January 26, 2013). He was a former member of the Funk group, The OHIO PLAYERS, and also celebrating their Happy Birthdays on this day March 14th is Marvin Craig, bass guitarist, and Norman Beavers, keyboard player for LAKESIDE"
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner (born March 14, 1943-January 26, 2013). He was a former member of the Funk group, The OHIO PLAYERS, and also celebrating their Happy Birthdays on this day March 14th is Marvin Craig, bass guitarist, and Norman Beavers, keyboard player for LAKESIDE"
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Happy Birthday to Jeffrey Osborne (born March 9, 1948) is an African-American singer-songwriter, musician and lyricist. At first, Osborne served as only a drummer, sharing lead vocal duties with his brother Billy Osborne but, by 1976, he became the group's primary lead vocalist.
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Happy Birthday to Jeffrey Osborne (born March 9, 1948) is an African-American singer-songwriter, musician and lyricist. At first, Osborne served as only a drummer, sharing lead vocal duties with his brother Billy Osborne but, by 1976, he became the group's primary lead vocalist.
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Happy birthday to Jeffrey Osborne (born March 9, 1948) is an African-American singer-songwriter, musician and lyricist. At first, Osborne served as only a drummer, sharing lead vocal for LTD.
From left to right: Freddie Jackson, Garth Adams, Howard Hewitt, David Russell Webb Sr., Jeffrey Osborne.
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Happy birthday to Jeffrey Osborne (born March 9, 1948) is an African-American singer-songwriter, musician and lyricist. At first, Osborne served as only a drummer, sharing lead vocal for LTD.
From left to right: Freddie Jackson, Garth Adams, Howard Hewitt, David Russell Webb Sr., Jeffrey Osborne.
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