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Defunkt

Band, *1978
R&B/Soul and Jazz

Defunkt is a musical group founded by trombonist/singer Joseph Bowie 1978 in New York, United States, and still active. Their music touches on elements of punk rock, funk and jazz.Defunkt has been active since 1978. They merge avant-garde aesthetics with punk rock and funk, and have produced 15 recordings on various independent labels. The band has traveled throughout the world as an opening act for such artists as James Brown, David Byrne and Talking Heads, The Clash, Hans Dulfer, Candy Dulfer, Isaac Hayes, Prince, Larry Graham, Me'Shell NdegéOcello, Maceo Parker.

     
Members
PortraitKelli Sae
voc US
PortraitJoseph Bowie
tb, voc *1953 US
PortraitKim Clarke
b *1954 US
PortraitKelvyn Bell
g US
PortraitJohn Mulkerin
tr US
PortraitKenny Martin
dr US
PortraitBill Bickford
g *1956 US
PortraitRichie Harrison
dr
Popular Tracks   
Make Them Dance on Defunkt / Thermonuclear Sweat by Defunkt
In the Good Times on Defunkt / Thermonuclear Sweat by Defunkt
Defunkt on Defunkt / Thermonuclear Sweat by Defunkt
Illusion on Defunkt / Thermonuclear Sweat by Defunkt
Strangling Me with Your Love on Defunkt / Thermonuclear Sweat by Defunkt
Thermonuclear Sweat on Defunkt / Thermonuclear Sweat by Defunkt
Avoid the Funk on Defunkt / Thermonuclear Sweat by Defunkt
Razor's Edge 12" Version on Defunkt / Thermonuclear Sweat by Defunkt
Melvin's Tune on Defunkt / Thermonuclear Sweat by Defunkt
Cum Funky on Cum Funky by Defunkt

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Band Membership
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Cleansing Live Recording EU Tour 2017Defunkt2017Album
Live At Channel ZeroDefunkt2016Album
MastervoltDefunkt2015Album
Allergy for The U.SDefunkt2015Single
Allergy For The U.S.Defunkt Feat. James White & Sax Pistols2014Album
Jospeh Bowie's Defunkt SoulJoseph Bowie, Defunkt2009Compil.
Defunkt+ Thermonuclear Sweat+Defunkt2005Album
Live In EuropeDefunkt2002Album
The Legend of Defunkt, Volume 1Defunkt2001Compil.
The Legend ContinuesDefunkt2001Compil.
Classic DefunktDefunkt1996Album
One WorldDefunkt1995Album
Magic (The Remixes)Defunkt1995Album
Cum FunkyDefunkt1994Album
Live & ReunifiedDefunkt1994Album
A Blues Tribute - Jimi Hendrix & Muddy WatersDefunkt1994Album
See Through / Happy / Knuckle SandwichDefunkt1993Single
CrisisDefunkt1992Album
Live At The Knitting Factory NYCDefunkt1991Album
HeroesDefunkt1990Album
Avoid The Funk... A Defunkt AnthologyDefunkt1988Compil.
ChangeDefunkt1988Album
In AmericaDefunkt1988Album
For The Love Of MoneyDefunkt1982Single
IllusionDefunkt1982Single
Razor's Edge / Strangling Me With Your LoveDefunkt1982Album
Thermonuclear SweatDefunkt1982Album
Strangling Me With Your LoveDefunkt1980Single
DefunktDefunkt1980Album
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