The Strikers (funk band)
The Strikers | |
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| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Disco |
| Years active | 1980s |
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The Strikers were an 1980s disco music band from New York City. They had greatest success with two 1981 singles "Body Music" (#4 on the US dance chart) and "Inch by Inch" (#8). Members included Darryl Gibbs, Howie Young, Milton Brown (later of Warp 9), Robert Rodriguez, Ruben Faison, Robert Gilliom, and Willie Slaughter.[1][2]
Discography
- The Strikers album
References
- ^ Billboard - 26 Jan 2002 - Page 33 ... on numerous now-classic recordings, including Musique's "In the Bush," D-Train's "Keep On," and the Strikers' "Body Music. "
- ^ Colin Larkin The Encyclopedia of Popular Music 2011 - Page 578 "club classics include 'I Hear Music In The Streets' by Musique, 'Body Music' by the Strikers, 'Gonna Get Over You' "