Vaughan Mason & Crew
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Vaughan Mason & Crew | |
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 Vaughan Mason (left) & Crew | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Funk, post-disco, boogie[1] |
| Years active | 1979–1982 |
| Labels | Brunswick Records |
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Vaughan Mason & Crew was an American funk and post-disco based group led by Vaughan Mason (October 24, 1950 – April 2, 2020).[2][3][4] They are best known for their single "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll", which reached number 5 on the US Billboard Hot Soul Singles and number 38 on its Disco Top 100 charts in 1980, riding the crest of the roller disco wave that was popular at the time.[5] In 1981, Vaughan Mason released the single "Jammin' Big Guitar", which charted at number 65.[6] "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll" has since been used in various samples by De La Soul, Mr. Magic, Jimmy Spicer, and Daft Punk.
Mason later recorded with Butch Dayo and Raze.[7]
References
- ^ ""THE BEAT BOX BITES BACK" - FACE MAGAZINE". Globaldarkness.com. May 1984. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
- ^ "Vaughan C Mason Jr. October 24, 1950 - April 2, 2020", March Funeral Homes. Accessed April 15, 2020.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel. "Vaughan Mason, Oft-Sampled ‘Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll’ Funk Artist, Dead at 69", Rolling Stone, April 4, 2020. Accessed April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll by Vaughan Mason and Crew", Whosampled.com, retrieved 2017-09-11
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- ^ Andy Kellman. "Vaughan Mason and Crew | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
External links
- Vaughan Mason & Crew discography at Discogs
- Vaughan Mason & Crew discography at Discogs as Vaughan Mason
- Official website
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