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CHUNKY BUTT FUNKY

About Me

Founded and fronted by Leeds based former preacher turned frontman Cleve "Rev Chunky" Freckleton. CBF have been spreading the "love vibe" home and abroad for the past 6 years. Having served an apprentiship in gospel music which still influences the bands sound to this day, "The Rev" has gone on to front several outfits but none so spritually vibrant as Chunky Butt Funky.The bands name emerged from its first gig at the Lendle Cellars in York where a prize was offered because the band did not have a name at that time. Suggestions were placed in a hat and a draw made. Unfortunately I cannot remember the name of the winner which was drawn by my stepdaughter Chelsea but the name of the band is now etched in musical history. In 2002 CBF were approached by Leeds City Council to perform in Durban,South Africa with whom the city has a civil twinning agreement. The experience left an indelible mark on the band who have since returned twice by special request and popular demand.This is one band you really have to see to understand the impact that they have on the crowd. People testify to be moved to tears or spiritually uplifted by the "Chunky" experience.The prospects for the future are rosy as plans are afoot for an album but in the meantime why dont you check out Rev Chunky and Chunky Butt Funky at a venue near you.Peace

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Member Since: 5/29/2006
Band Website: chunkybuttfunky.com
Band Members: Currently Cleve Freckleton-Fender Rhodes and vocals, Hamlet Luton-bass, Isaac Heywood-drums and Ben Barker-guitar
Influences: The list is innummerable but I will take time to say thank you, to all the "soul mamas and papas" and the "faith stirring" gospel singers who laid a foundation so I can do what I do now - OTIS, STEVIE, JAMES, ARETHA, SAM, MARVIN, ISAAC, RAY, DONNY, BILL, ROBERTA, SMOKEY, MARVA; ANDRE CROUCH, JAMES CLEVELAND, MAHALIA JACKSON, THE HEAVENLY HOPES, THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA and the list goes on and on and on. Many have gone but by virtue of this soulful legacy will never be forgotten.A list of songs below performed by CBF1) PAPA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG JAMES BROWN 2) I FEEL GOOD “3) COLD SWEAT “ 4) I GOT THE FEELING “5) SHES INTO SOMETHING ROBERT CRAY6) SUPERSTITION STEVIE WONDER7) HEAVEN HELP US ALL “8) KNOCKS ME OFF MY FEET “9) SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED “10) HAVE A TALK WITH GOD “11) LIVING FOR THE CITY “12) HIGHER GROUND “13) I WISH “14) LATELY “15) CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC JIMI HENDRIX16) PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE THE TEMPTATIONS17) MY GIRL “18) HOW SWEET IT IS MARVIN GAYE19) I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE “20) WHATS GOING ON “21) INNER CITY BLUES “22) CAN I GET A WINESS “23) RESPECT ARETHA FRANKLIN24) TILL YOU COME BACK TO ME “25) STAND BY ME BEN.E.KING26) DOCK OF THE DAY OTIS REDDING27) HARD TO HANDLE “28) KNOCK ON WOOD “29) THESE ARMS OF MINE “30) BRING IT ON HOME TO ME SAM COOKE31) SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE ERIC CLAPTON32) I WANT YOU BACK MICHAEL JACKSON33) NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE ‘’34) LET’S STAY TOGETHER AL GREEN35) TAKE ME TO THE RIVER “36) PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART “37) I SHOT THE SHERRIF BOB MARLEY38) REDEMPTION SONG “39) I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW JONNY NASH40) MY BABY JUST CARES NINA SIMONE41) I WISH I KNEW HOW “42) CANT BUT ME LOVE THE BEATLES43) BABY YOU CAN DRIVE MY CAR “44) COME TOGETHER “45) LEAN ON ME BILL WITHERS46) LOVELY DAY “47) KISSING MY LOVE “48) AINT NO SUNSHINE “49) JUST THE TWO OF US “50) GRANDMAS’ HANDS “51) THE THRILL IS GONE B.B.KING52) MOONDANCE VAN MORRISON53) HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY “54) GEORGIA RAY CHARLES55) I BELIEVE TO MY SOUL “56) MIGHTY, MIGHTY (1) CURTIS MAYFIELD57) PEOPLE GET READY “58) MIGHTY, MIGHTY (2) EWF/CHARLIE HUNTER59) BROWN SUGAR ROLLING STONES60) ALL OVER NOW “61) GIVE ME SOME LOVING WILSON PICKETT62) I JUST WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO YOU MUDDY WATERS63) LIGHT MY FIRE THE DOORS64) EXPRESS YOURSELF CHARLES WRIGHT65) IF YOU DON’T KNOW ME BY KNOW HAROLD MELVIN66) DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER OASIS67) WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN PERCY SLEDGE68) JUST THE WAY YOU ARE BARRY WHITE69) WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD LOUIS ARMSTRONG70) FEEL LIKE MAKING LOVE ROBERTA FLACK71) TRACKS OF MY TEARS SMOKEY ROBINSON72) THAT’S WHY I LOVE YOU SLIM HARPO73) ITS YOUR THING ISLEY BROTHERS74) CALIFORNIA SOUL MARLENA SHAW75) ITS PROBABLY ME STING76) WALK ON BY DIONNE WARWICK
Sounds Like: Make up your own mind
Record Label: Not yet
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The One and Only Jason Rae

JASON BRUCE RAE I have, since the death of my friend Jason Rae, struggled to put pen to paper to express my feelings. The news was obviously a huge shock for all of us who knew him.  I was honour...
Posted by Chunky butt Funky on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:24:00 PST

New Dates

Hey Peeps, we have got new dates on the website. See you at a gig soon
Posted by Chunky butt Funky on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:44:00 PST

we got clothes CHUNKY BUTT FUNKY T-SHIRTS

YES CHUNKY BUTT FUNKY HAVE ENTERED THE WORLD OF HIGH FASHION WITH THEIR NEW FUNKY T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS SIZES. WHY DONT YOU PUT IT ON YOUR XMAS LIST. £10 YES ONLY £10......BARGAIN. D...
Posted by Chunky butt Funky on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:39:00 PST

THE RETURN OF CHUNKY

THE RETURN OF CBF AFTER A MONTH MISSING IN ACTION  (DUE TO OTHER ENGAGEMENTS) CBF RETURN TO THE WARDROBE ON SATURDAY 26TH MAY 2007 TO RESUME THEIR RESIDENCY AS PART OF THE SOUL CIRCLE. IT H...
Posted by Chunky butt Funky on Sun, 20 May 2007 05:50:00 PST

THE TURNING CIRCLE

THE SOUL CIRCLES SISTER NIGHT (THE TURNING CIRCLE) IS ABOUT TO KICK OFF IN HEPTONSTALL (nr HEBDEN BRIDGE) ON SATURDAY 10TH MARCH 2007. WE ARE EXCITED AT THE PROSPECT OF TAKING THE SOUL TO THE STREETS ...
Posted by Chunky butt Funky on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 03:05:00 PST

THANK YOU

THANK YOU THANKS TO YOU THE FIRST SOUL CIRCLE NIGHT AT THE WARDROBE WAS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS. THE FLOOR WAS PACKED AND PEOPLE DANCING SO MUCH THE MANAGEMENT ASKED DJ EZ TO PLAY AN EXTRA FIFTEEN MINUT...
Posted by Chunky butt Funky on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:23:00 PST

New Years Eve

Fancy joining the New Years Eve Celebrations with Rev Chunky and his outstanding band Chunky butt Funky then you need to act fast as tickets are selling like hot cakes! The Red Lion at Shadwell, Leeds...
Posted by Chunky butt Funky on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 12:06:00 PST

I NEED TO HAVE A WORD WITH YOU

HI FOLKS, THE REV NEEDS A BIG FAVOUR. I HAVE SET UP A COMMUNITY PAGE ON THE CHUNKYBUTTFUNKY.COM OFFICIAL WEBSITE. THE IDEA IS AND WAS TO INITIATE DIALOGUE AND CONVERSATION AMONG FRIENDS AND FANS....
Posted by Chunky butt Funky on Sun, 29 Oct 2006 08:54:00 PST

SOUL DADDY

Well I've been waiting to make this announcement for a while. The "Soul Daddy" project which I have been working on with Manchester based producer and reknowned bassist Morgan Pugh, is ...
Posted by Chunky butt Funky on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:43:00 PST

HiFi gig Sunday 13th Aug 06

They did it again and again and again. Chunky Butt Funky played the The Hifi Club in Leeds and rocked the house. The early signs were not good as the sound check signalled a no-show for the Rev a...
Posted by Chunky butt Funky on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:12:00 PST