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Funky Brian

About Me

Brian Quinn is a performing and recording artist who specializes in capturing and expressing groove and rhythm. As both a performer and a teacher, Brian Quinn is a strong believer in the development of an individual sound and style by establishing a strong internal groove. In addition to teaching music privately and being involved with or leading various musical projects, he does freelance work both live and in the studio.

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Member Since: 6/19/2006
Band Website: www.FunkyBrian.com
Influences: P-Funk (and all spin-offs thereof), James Brown (and all spin-offs thereof), Sly and the Family Stone, Meters, Isley Brothers, Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, Earth Wind and Fire, The Staple Singers, Isaac Hayes, The Bar-Kays, Prince, Bob Marley, Jon Cleary, Robert Randolph, Primus, Jimi Hendrix, Rage Against the Machine, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Professor Longhair, Jimmy Smith, Tower of Power, Graham Central Station, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Billy Preston, Michael Jackson, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Commodores, Betty Davis, Hezzakiah Walker, John P. Kee, Fred Hammond, Kim Burrell, Kirk Franklin, Reverend James Cleveland, Shirley Caesar, Aretha Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, Ray Charles, The Beatles, Cream, Dennis Montgomery III, Black Sabbath, earlier Red Hot Chili Peppers, and others.
Sounds Like: I'd like to think I have a sound that is unique to myself; but I've been told that my style on the bass can be reminiscent of Larry Graham, Paul Jackson Jr., Louis Johnson, Bootsy Collins, Les Claypool, Flea, and Verdine White.
Type of Label: Major

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