The Strikers (funk band)
The Strikers | |
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| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Funk, disco |
| Years active | 1980–1982 |
| Past members |
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The Strikers were a 1980s funk/disco band from New York City.[1] They had greatest success with two 1981 singles "Body Music" (#4 on the US dance chart) and "Inch by Inch" (#15).[2] Members included Darryl Gibbs, Howie Young, Milton Brown (later of Warp 9), Robert Rodriguez, Ruben Faison, Robert Gilliom, and Willie Slaughter.[1][3]
Discography[edit]
Studio album[edit]
- The Strikers (Prelude, 1981)
Compilation album[edit]
- 12" Mixes (Unidisc, 1991)
Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Dance [2] |
US R&B [2] |
UK [4] | |||
| 1981 | "Body Music" | 4 | 23 | 45 | |
| "Inch by Inch" | 15 | 58 | ― | ||
| "Strike It Up" / "Bring Out the Devil" | ― | ― | ― | ||
| 1982 | "Contagious" | ― | ― | ― | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | |||||
References[edit]
- ^ a b Wynn, Ron. "Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c "The Strikers Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. p. 578. ISBN 9780857125958.
club classics include "I Hear Music in the Streets" by Musique, "Body Music" by the Strikers, "Gonna Get Over You"
- ^ "STRIKERS - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
External links[edit]
- The Strikers discography at Discogs