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Friends since middle school, David Thornton and Joe Booth decided to create an all original funk rock band a few years after graduating high school .
With influences such as Living Colour, Prince, Deep Purple, Larry Graham and GCS, Jimi Hendrix etc., the music was funky with a hard rock vibe.
So.....It all started at Music Medley's on High Street in Hamilton Ohio. Music Medley's was a store that sold instruments, c.d.s, etc. John Medley was the owner of this store and could play a bass guitar like no other! This is where we would practice and write new songs.
After auditioning several drummers, Lonnie Buckley entered our lives. After just one rehearsal,we all agreed that Lonnie was the best drummer that any of us had ever heard. The four of us began writing songs on a regular basis. Now all that we needed was a name.
After watching an episode of ''Are You Being Served'', featuring a doll named 'Funtime Freddy', Joe wrote a song about it. On our way to a battle of the bands we realized that we had not come up with a name yet. After sifting through some lyrics that Joe had written, Funtime Freddy popped up and stuck as our new name.
For several years Funtime Freddy played all over the tri-state area, bringing a sound that was different than most other local bands. With funk as the center point, Funtime Freddy has always experimented with different approaches of writing. The live performances have always been the focal point of this band.
Bogart's (the main place in Cincinnati to see national acts) was a huge part of Funtime Freddy's past. After winning ''The Rumble'' (a battle of the bands) Funtime Freddy would continue to play at this venue many times. Bogart's hosted a huge event with Funtime Freddy headlining and celebrating the release of their debut c.d. ''IT'S ON!''
The success of ''IT'S ON!'' rendered many great things for Funtime Freddy including live radio performances, airplay on local stations,and tons of calls from local venues wanting Funtime Freddy to play.
After several years of silence, Funtime Freddy has reunited! We are primarily writing new songs and playing live as often as possible. Each member is still involved with cover bands to pay the bills. David Thornton and John Medley play in a band called '3 Feet Deep'. Lonnie Buckley plays in a band called 'BarFly'. Joe Booth is in a band called 'Pub Dog' and also performs with David Thornton as an acoustic duet called The Almighty Kings'. Check out these bands on our friends list!
Funtime Freddy is a high energy funk rock band that will definately make you leave the show with a smile on your face!
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Member Since: 6/11/2006
Band Members:

Lonnie Buckley - DrumsDavid Thornton - GuitarJoe Booth - VocalsJohn Medley - Bass
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FUNTIME FREDDY QUOTE BOARD

''Hope all is funky for you boys, ive put you in my top 8 because i believe you have a funk that should be shared. plus killer bass in funky between you and me!Keep it up boys''Larry -- Larry Graham

''That shit is old school!! dig it and the bass player?? killer as well as the singin love your envelope! '' ss (Stevie Salas)

''Big Shout Out!!Peace & Love 2 UDougalow in the Area!!'' -- Doud Wimbush

''Hey Y'all!!! You guys have a virtual hall of fame on your friends list!!! Thanks for reaching out and I'll see you out there. Peace, Corey'' -- Corey Glover

''These tunes are pretty funky!keep up the awsome work and always keep it violently funky.''-- Larry Graham

''Yo killers keep on keepin'' -- Stevie Salas

''Oh shit, the shit is mad funky! We loves it from the first second! The guitars are super cool, and the vocals are energetic and with alot of emotions and attittude! Lovely! Please blesss our ears more by making more music!''Much love from Tocksick Dandruff

''Funtime Freddy makes my girlfriend excited ;)'' - Shotgun Love

''Im loving the music! some nice guitar tones and fat beats and great vocals.Keep em coming!''--- Ricky Lee

''Thank you for adding me to your friends list, it is greatly appreciated. I love your bass tone. Very Marcus Miller. What a Groove in the "Intro Improv". "Crash Landing" has that Red Hot Chili Pepper Feel to it with a couple of improvements. To name one, David Thornton shows far more skill. I made myself dizzy just bobbing my head to the music. Keep it funky guys but not to funky that you have to light a match.''--- Darren Sherley

''Word up my Funky Brothers...Props to the best musicians I have ever stood in the same room with. I am glad to hear you are still groovin'. Hopefully I will see you all soon.'' --- Rikk Manning

''VERY freakin' cool!!!!!! I think this area has been sorely missing this music!!! Nice sounds on the page- me likey. ROCK ON!!!''---Scott Redding

''The song kicks ass...i am all about the sound and enjoy the "new" music that you guys are bringing...keep up the work...lonnie you kick ass man!!!'' --- Scott

''Digging the tunes keep that funky shit coming! there aint enough good funk out there these days '' --- Jimmy Rigg

''If you release an album it should come with a chyropracta voucher! its impossible not to just bounce your head along to it!'' --- Shotgun Love

"...I don't care who you are.....THAT'S FUNKY RIGHT THERE !!!!"-- Scotty X

''The funk maestros, ya'll got my thumbs way up in da air! Creating juggleartpaintings to your vibe is a pleasure indeed! Keep the FUNK ALIVE!'' ---B.Rowdy

'' This is one funky page! Wooooo love it!''--- The Funktion

''You guys are still awesome! You guys make me miss my hair!?!'' --- Rusty

''It's got a great beat and I can dance to it''. Sony

"Funtime Freddy is a frolicking funkadelic good time"-Jason

''You guys put the "oo" in groove! haha corny? yes. heartfelt... yes'' --- Funkadelic

''Thats what im fucking talking about bitches ....ppl dont know bout funtime freddy....hahaha get down with it...'' -- A Night to Dismember

''Your music is funky, funky, funky...Yeah! '' - Bina Band

"Ya'll Be Funkin Sweet, Fire it up and Blast that Bass!"--B.Rowdy

''You got that butt I like! HA! brilliant!'' --- Billy Carri

''BOWWWWW NOWWWWW WACKA CHICKA WAKA CHICKA!!!!''--- Johnny B and the Gravediggers

''Still digging your funk. I usually stop by just to listen to the grooves. You guys are really good. I hope you make it to Oregon some time. I love to see you live. '' --- Darren Sherley

''FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. FUNK. Yeah.'' --- JaGoff

''You guys sound great!'' --- Noiz

"I want it in there... JUST LIKE THAT!!!"-- Duane

''My review of 'Snap Crackle and Pop'THATS ONE FUNKY MOTHER FUCKER!!! FIVE STARS!!!!!''--- Jimmy the Saint

''Funtime made me the musician I am today. Everyday when I am in the shower I sing the first line of Downright... "In the mornin', when I wake up!" Then I look down at my dick and sing... "its gettin' funky between you and me!" Luv ya- Rikk Manning aka Instigator Jones

''Big Buds Burn Best w/ "BREAKFAST"! Thanks Funtime Freddy for dropping the Funk'' -- B. Rowdy

''Man I really dig that 'Snap,Crackle, And Pop" song'. Very nice''. -- Fiend of Grue

''ooo dats stinky funk!''-- Norc.

''I Lliiiiiiiiiiiiiike it !'' --- Nicox

''Hi Funtime Freddy,Thanks for being my friend on myspace and for your good Funk i love very much.The Groove is here !!'' -- one again a bins to fly

''This is some downright funky stuff. Brillaint music guys.'' -- Mellotron
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