Defunkt

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.

History

Defunkt has been active since 1978, after its founding members departed from No Wave icon James Chance's second project, the Blacks. They merge avant-garde aesthetics with punk rock and funk, and have produced 15 recordings on various independent labels. It is also worth noting that 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.

The band has also performed at Jazz Festivals, as well as Rock & Soul venues throughout the world, gaining a small but devoted cult status.

Entitled "truth is stranger than fiction" german independent filmmaker Frank N is working on a documentary about Defunkt's mastermind Joseph Bowie. Estimated date of release is spring 2008.

Members

• Joseph Bowie – trombone, vocals
• Kim Clarke – bass
• Ronnie Drayton – guitar
• Bill Bickford – guitar
• John Mulkerin – trumpet
• Kenny Martin – drums

Former members

Incomplete

• Kelvyn Bell – guitar
• Ayodele Maakheru (Martin Aubert) – guitar
• Vernon Reid – guitar
• Richard Martin – guitar
• Melvin Gibbs – bass
• Ron Mac Jenkins – bass
• Lester Bowie – trumpet
• Ted Daniels – trumpet
• Byron Bowie – saxophone
• Luther Thomas - saxophone
• Charles Green - saxophone
• Alex Harding – baritone saxophone
• Ronnie Burrage – drums
• Scooter Warner – drums
• Tobias Ralph – drums
• Kahil El Zabar – percussion
• Kelli Sae - vocals
• Martin Fischer – keyboards
• Marcus Persiani – keyboards
• Kevin Bents – keyboards
• Bahnamous Bowie – keyboards
• Adam Klipple – keyboards
• Cliff Branch – keyboards

External links

• Official Defunkt Website
• Truth is stranger than fiction
• Squat Theatre