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Rob Parissi

This White Boy's Still Funkin Out

About Me

Songwriter, singer, and guitarist Rob Parissi has had an amazing career in the music industry starting with his number one hit “Play That Funky Music White Boy”.“Play That Funky Music” became a monster hit in 1976, peaking at number one on both the Billboard R&B and pop charts, while both the single and Wild Cherry’s self-titled debut obtained platinum certification. Wild Cherry was rewarded with a number of accolades shortly thereafter, including being named Best Pop Group of the Year by Billboard, receiving an American Music Award for Top R&B Single of the Year, and even earning a pair of Grammy nominations for Best New Vocal Group and Best R&B Performance by a Group or Duo.The group disbanded in 1979 a few years after the huge success of “Play That Funky Music White Boy” and Rob took this opportunity to co-produce the Gary U.S. Bonds Album “Dedication”. He went on to play guitar with Bobby Caldwell, write with Ellie Greenwich and do session work with Billy Squire’s Band which included Doug Lubahn, bass player from The Doors (who also wrote “Treat Me Right” for Pat Benatar), the late Bobby Chouinard, who also played drums for Alice Cooper, and Jeff Golub, who is now a well known Smooth Jazz Guitarist.
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Rob Parissi has re-emerged with a new sound in Smooth Jazz and Adult Contemporary music. As a composer, his range is vast and passion unmistakable in every track. Rob has his finger on the pulse of music and listeners will be swept up by Rob’s new invigorating sound.

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Member Since: 23/08/2008
Band Website: www.robparissi.com
Band Members: All songs written, sang, produced, and arranged by Rob Parissi. All instruments (except on Play That Funky Music) played by Rob Parissi. All songs published by RWP Music, ASCAP, copyright 2008
Influences: Management: Amanda Tilk, Groove Entertainment. Email: [email protected] phone: 323-650-2772
Sounds Like: The CD, "Late Bloomer" is now available for download on iTunes. Here's the direct link:
Record Label: Count Funkenstein
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The death of Ellie Greenwich

I moved to NYC for a brief time in the early 80's a few years after PTFM was a hit, and was introduced to Ellie Greenwich. We instantly became soul mates, successful writing partners, and the best of ...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:46:00 GMT

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Posted by on Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:43:00 GMT

Back From Germany

Had a great time in Germany.  Hamburg is one beautiful city and its people are some of the nicest and kindest I've ever met.  We got engaged on the night we celebrated Ilona's parents' 60th wedding an...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:04:00 GMT

Rob is also now on Facebook

Here's the link to Rob's Facebook page: ..Rob Parissi's ProfileCreate Your Badge..
Posted by on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:06:00 GMT

Scam Artist Booking Agents Trying To Book Bogus Version Of Wild Cherry

PLEASE BE ADVISED:  There are a few "scam artist" booking agents lately trying to book a bogus Wild Cherry at different clubs around the country.  Rob Parissi owns all rights to the...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:55:00 GMT

ROBS NEW CD IS NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES!

Rob's New CD, "Late Bloomer" is now available for download on iTunes and the direct link to it is back on the main page in the blue General Info box under "Sounds Like".  
Posted by on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:13:00 GMT

Check out this video: Play That Funky Music at Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2008

Check out this video: Play That Funky Music at Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2008
Posted by on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:39:00 GMT

Billboard Magazine 50th anniversary 100 biggest songs of all time

To think that PTFM charted higher than songs like "The Way We Were", "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "I Can't Stop Loving You", "Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head", and "Joy To The World" is pretty impress...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:03:00 GMT

Billboard Hot 100 Chart 50th Anniversary - All-Time Top Songs

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/specials/hot100/cha... Look at #73, it's Play That Funky Music!
Posted by on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:42:00 GMT

Welcome everyone!

Thanks to everyone visiting for being a fan throughout the years. I've been hearing from many people around the world with such nice things to say about the music I've done in the past, as well as th...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:34:00 GMT