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| Formed: 1970 | Avg.User Rating: 57 Ratings |
| Disbanded: 1985 |
| Genre: R&B |
| Styles: Funk, Disco |
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| Group Members: Bill Curtis, Johnny King, Earl Shelton, Gerry Thomas, George Victory, Johnny Flippin, Fred Demery, George Williams, George Adam
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| Biography: A seminal funk ensemble, the Fatback Band made many great singles through the '70s and early '80s, ranging from humorous novelty tunes to energetic dance vehicles and even occasional political/message tracks. The original lineup featured drummer Bill Curtis, trumpeter George Williams, guitarist Johnny ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1973 Label: Deep Beats Critics' Rating:  Following up on its first successful R&B single, "Street Dance," the Fatback Band released 1973's People Music (their second album on the Perception label). While it doesn't include any hits or even near ...Read full reviewReleased: 1972 Label: Perception Critics' Rating:  The debut album by the soon-to-be venerable Fatback Band is a mostly instrumental -- minus some "What's Going On"-style exclamations and raps in the background -- collection of pure funk grooves. More ...Read full review
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