FUNKIPHUS

About Me

FUNKIPHUS (funk - uh - fuhss) will always be about classic soul, R&B, funk, and oldies. We are mourning the loss of our dear friend, guitarist, and the heart & soul of the band....Errol Nelson, who passed away 8-24-06. Thanks to everyone who has offered support in any way....
Enjoy the memories:

Live at the D.A.V. - Yuma, AZ
(Sat. 8-12-06)

Get Your Own! | View Slideshow

Live at Lute's Casino - Yuma, AZ
(Sat. 8-5-06)

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Meet the guys ....

Get Your Own! | View Slideshow LIVE VIDEO (FLASHBACK)
From 'Family Night Bash 2005'
Main Street Plaza - Historic downtown Yuma:
"Walkin' The Dog" LIVE VIDEO from the Yuma Landing 4/22/06:
Sorry about the dark video quality... At least enjoy the audio. However, if you do look closely, you can pick out the guys and some groovers & shakers out on the dance floor for "Mustang Sally" and "Tighten Up!" In case you missed it, or if you were there... here's something from that funky weekend at the Yuma Landing...
"Mustang Sally" "Tighten Up" LIVE VIDEO from the Desert Grove Motel 2/26/06:
"I Wish It Would Rain"
FUNKIPHUS 2006
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/26/2005
Band Website: geocities.com/funkiphus
Band Members:

will forever be:
FUNKIPHUS would like to acknowledge guest drummers who have filled in on occasion. They include Doug "Loaner" Feasel, Hector Castillo, Javier Gonzales, Robby Carrillo, and Jose Garcia.
Influences: James Brown, Ben E. King, Johnny Nash, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Righteous Brothers, The Commodores, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Prince, Jackie Wilson, Tommy James and the Shondells, The Drifters, The Four Tops, The Manhattans, Tina Turner, BB King, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Son Seals, Phish, Mike Gordon and lots of others...
Sounds Like: RICKEY J. sounds like:
It's been going around that Rickey's got vocal qualities similar to Ben E. King, David Ruffin of the Temptations, and even the smoothest soul crooner of our time, Marvin Gaye. ... and Rickey sings 'em with as much soul as if the tunes were his own! We're proud to announce that Rickey competed and was crowned "Yuma Idol" 2005. (Read more on Yuma Idol.) THE BAND sounds like:
People have commented: An "authentic Motown" sound .... Also, "classic" .... And with a "funky, energetic" boost. Funkiphus even captures the trueness of vintage slow-dance soul ballads. During a Funkiphus set, you'll also enjoy selections of instrumentals, bluesy and with a dash o' jazz. More than a sample of soul, a moderate scoop of the blues, and hearty helping of thick funk....

This is FUNKIPHUS!
Official Site! Click HERE.

Â© FUNKIPHUS 2006
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My Blog

FUNKIPHUS Song Clips

FUNKIPHUS song clips will be updated & rotated periodically: Featuring unforgettable FUNKIPHUS harmonies (Just My Imagination, Daddy's Home), and classic riffs from Errol's Fender guit...
Posted by FUNKIPHUS on Mon, 04 Sep 2006 11:45:00 PST

We are mourning the loss of Errol

We are mourning the loss of our dear friend, guitarist, and the heart & soul of FUNKIPHUS, Errol Melvin Nelson, who passed away in the early morning hours of Thurs. 8-24-06. H...
Posted by FUNKIPHUS on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 01:58:00 PST

Errol's obituary from the Yuma Sun

(Copied from the YumaSun.com website, 8-26-06) Errol Melvin NelsonSon of General Lee and Ethel Nelson, Errol Melvin Nelson was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 8, 1946 and passed away on Thursday, ...
Posted by FUNKIPHUS on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 02:00:00 PST

What's With The Name: What is FUNKIPHUS?

FUNKIPHUS (funk - uh - fuhss) is a word made up by members of the band and, what they call, slang for "Funk With Us." The name is well-suited for a band with their own funk-filled brand of ...
Posted by FUNKIPHUS on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:49:00 PST

A Brief Backstory: How FUNKIPHUS Came To Be

The seeds were sown when Errol and Patrick met in June of 2004. The two kept a weekly practice schedule over the next several months, where they arranged a decent amount of soul tunes and instru...
Posted by FUNKIPHUS on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:41:00 PST

The Songs: FUNKIPHUS Music

Here are some of the songs FUNKIPHUS perform: SOUL MAN - Sam & Dave (also by The Blues Brothers) PROUD MARY - CCR/Tina Turner (LOVE KEEPS LIFTIN' ME) HIGHER AND HIGHER - Jackie Wi...
Posted by FUNKIPHUS on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:12:00 PST