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This is a list of funk music artists. This includes artists who have either been very important to the funk genre or have had a considerable amount of exposure (such as in the case of one who has been on a major label).
The groove is undeniable when it comes to funk music—thumping bass lines, syncopated rhythms and a flair for blending soul, jazz, and R&B into an irresistible dance-inducing mix. This list celebrates the best funk bands of all time, inviting funk enthusiasts to weigh in on these soulful maestros.
Looking for the ultimate list of the best funk bands and artists of all time? Here's our full roundup, spanning the entire breadth of funk.
With groovy bass lines, funky drum beats, and distorted guitars, funk rock is something that remains a great influence on rock music today and the best funk rock bands are looked upon fondly by history for their contributions to popular music.
Big Gigantic shares their 30 favorite funk songs of all time -- see the biggest funk hits according to the duo.
Funk music has produced some of the most influential bands and musicians, creating rhythms and grooves that have inspired many genres. Here are the top 20 funk bands, each known for their unique sound and unforgettable performances.
1. James Brown. Widely known as the Godfather of Soul (and rightfully so) James Brown started his music career in Toccoa, Georgia, as a gospel singer. In the mid-1950s, he gained national public attention as the lead singer of a rhythm and blues vocal group founded by Bobby Byrd called The Famous Flames.
Zapp & Roger. Zapp, later known as Zapp & Roger, exploded the world of funk music with their trademark bumping grooves and vocoder talk boxes. The family band from Ohio was influenced by the...
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Funk bands were just as likely to repeat a catchy chant or hook out of the blue, and to give different song sections equal weight, so as not to disrupt the groove by building to a chorus-type climax.