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Groove Thangs

About Me

Since 1984, Groove Thangs have been making a name for themselves at home and on the road playing original funk, rock and soul music for the masses. Founded in Florida by Bonefish Johnny and his brother Down Pat with the help of other brother Michael and a slew of badass musicians (like Jeff Watkins, currently playing sax with Joss Stone since the passing of The Godfather of Soul, James Brown), Groove Thangs have forged not only their own sound but a special attitude about life and love that has endeared them to music fans around the world. After getting signed and dropped by a major label in 1989, Groove Thangs went on to successfully record and release their music independently, winning awards and gaining sponsorship while proving it on stage every night. Coming off the road in '92, Groove Thangs still perform annually (even touring Indonesia in 1994) and just celebrated their 20th year of making funky music together!
This 10 song classic of original South Florida funk by Groove Thangs from 1991 has been digitally remastered, and is available once again for fans old and new.
The original mix has been cleaned up using state-of-the-art compression and stereo imaging technology at Spectrum Studios in Ft. Lauderdale, making this re-release (in exact repro packaging) far more crisp and punchier than the first pressing. If you already own Uppression, do yourself a favor and get this new version - it'll blow your mind!
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Member Since: 11/01/2006
Band Website: http://www.groovethangs.com
Band Members: Down Pat
lead vocals, keyboards
Bonefish Johnny
guitar, vocals
Jeff Watkins
saxophone, vocals, keyboards
Tim Kuchta
drums (1986-91, reunions)
Christopher B
bass (1990-92)
"Kilmo" Carl Pacillo
bass (1986-89, reunions)
Jeff Renza
drums (1992, reunions)
Also:
Sheldon Voss - bass (1990)
David Goodstein - drums (1992)
John Babl - bass (1992)
Influences: James Brown, The Meters, Prince, Parliment/Funkadelic, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Curtis Mayfield, Little Walter, Wayne Cochran & The CC Riders, Little Feat, KC & The Sunshine Band, Tito Puente, Augustus Pablo, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilson Pickett, Steely Dan, Brand New Heavies, Gil Scott Heron, Lord Flea, General Johnson, old funk and soul 45's, Carolina beach music, labels like Chess, Stax, Studio One, Atlantic, TK and Motown!
Sounds Like: The sum of our influences but slightly askew and purged of nuance. A once hyperactive barband and funk juggernaut now mellowed into a legendary institution of pure rock 'n' soul!
Record Label: bigcypressrecords.com
Type of Label: Indie