Wild Cherry was a legendary American funk rock, disco-funk, and hard rock band formed in Mingo Junction, Ohio, in 1970 by lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Rob Parissi. The band carved an indelible place in music history when they released the immortal, multi-platinum global anthem 'Play That Funky Music' in 1976.
'Play That Funky Music' topped the US Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Soul Singles chart, and charts worldwide, selling millions of copies and winning American Music Awards and Grammy nominations. The song's iconic, irresistible slap bassline, syncopated funk guitar riff, and Parissi's electrifying vocal delivery ('Play that funky music, white boy!') made it one of the most enduring and licensed dance-rock anthems in human history.
Wild Cherry released four acclaimed studio albums showcasing their dynamic fusion of hard-rock guitar energy with deep, infectious Motown-style funk grooves.
For guitarists and bassists, the main guitar riff of 'Play That Funky Music' (based around an explosive E9 / E7#9 funk groove) is widely recognized as one of the single most essential and enjoyable funk guitar riffs ever created.
Wild Cherry was a legendary American funk rock, disco-funk, and hard rock band formed in Mingo Junction, Ohio, in 1970 by lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Rob Parissi. The band carved an indelible place in music history when they released the immortal, multi-platinum global anthem 'Play That Funky Music' in 1976.
'Play That Funky Music' topped the US Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Soul Singles chart, and charts worldwide, selling millions of copies and winning American Music Awards and Grammy nominations. The song's iconic, irresistible slap bassline, syncopated funk guitar riff, and Parissi's electrifying vocal delivery ('Play that funky music, white boy!') made it one of the most enduring and licensed dance-rock anthems in human history.
Wild Cherry released four acclaimed studio albums showcasing their dynamic fusion of hard-rock guitar energy with deep, infectious Motown-style funk grooves.
For guitarists and bassists, the main guitar riff of 'Play That Funky Music' (based around an explosive E9 / E7#9 funk groove) is widely recognized as one of the single most essential and enjoyable funk guitar riffs ever created.
