Ozone Funk Band Live Show Los Angeles 2023
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- Ozone Funk Band Live Show Los Angeles 2023
Ozone the worlds greatest funk band rocked LA in 2023 and their live album is going to drop in 2024 on vinyl so watch this space.
When the Nashville funk band The Endeavors broke up in 1977, three of its members, Benny Wallace, Jimmy Stewart and Charles Glenn, formed a new group of their own. They called it ‘Ozone’. The trio later recruited trumpeter Thomas Bumpass, saxophonist and vocalist William "Billy" White, saxophonist and vocalist Ray Woodward, guitarist Greg Hargrove and drummer Paul Hines. In 1981 guitarist Herman Brown replaced Greg Hargrove.
During their first two years, Ozone performed as backup singers for Billy Preston and Syreeta, who were with Motown Records at the time. This relationship led to them receiving a deal of their own in 1979. They released their debut LP, Walk On, in 1980. It was mostly instrumental funk and jazz-funk. For the group’s next album, Motown appointed Michael Lovesmith on vocals.
Over the next two years, they released 3 full-length albums on Motown: Jump On It (which failed to chart), Lil' Suzy (#45 R&B, #152 Hot 200), and Send It (#61 R&B). Their final album to be released, the LP Glasses, came also out on Motown in 1983, and which was reissued around 2008 on CD by PTG Records in the Netherlands. The song "(Our Hearts) Will Always Shine" from that album had minor success in the UK.
Although Ozone served as backup to Billy Preston and Syreeta,[1] they are best remembered for their work with Teena Marie. They appeared on several tracks on Lady T in 1980. They were also featured on the song "Chains" from her album Irons in the Fire that same year. The majority of her songs’ horn arrangements were handled by Ozone.
Marie returned the favor by composing for and performing with Ozone on several of their albums. She appeared on half of the tracks on Send It in 1981. Marie also wrote and can be heard on their minor hit "Gigolette".
Ozone also aided Bobby Nunn on his 1982 single “She's Just A Groupie”and his 1983 album Private Party. Motown’s Bobby Nunn is not to be confused with doo-wop singer Bobby Nunn.
Even though their biggest hits "Strutt My Thang" and "Gigolette" only peaked at #73 and 55 on the R&B charts respectively, and no other singles charted, Ozone have made their way onto several funk compilation albums.
In 2018 Ozone reunited with Charles Glenn, Rodney Trotter, Derek Organ, Ewen Williams, Rodney Thomas, Patricia Thomas and D'LaVance. - Hudba
Great harmonies Funky funky funk luv them horns cool cool
I can’t wait to see Ozone live!!!🔥🔥🔥🎶🎼🎤
The best
Back in the day (1975), funk was emerging and bursting on the music scene as I was growing into an adult, and this band " Ozone" provided songs like " Gigolette " and " Strut my Thang " with the baddest sound imaginable that help me throw down the baddest house parties in town. Charles Glenn and crew are complete and total masters of the funk sound. Along with Nefti Santiago & the band Mandrll, (Fencewalk and Hang loose,) the sound of funk will fill & and flow in my veins for ever. People, embrace the funk prosper and love life!!✌️😎🫶
What a Gem to find this funk session on a random Tuesday night... It's immediately in the rotation
Thanks Phil, we have plans to release on 12" vinyl
Killa band, the baddest one with the Teena's Gigolette and the Michael Stokes's Strut My Thang.
Hello Paul. I just found your channel. I remember you well. I was reading to see what you've been up to over the years. Very disappointed to read about the legal issue. I've been doing some research about particular videos from the 80s. I was wondering if you remembered the names of the two actors that played in the Smooth Operator video alongside Michael Feast, who played the smooth operator. These two men were sitting at the table along with Michael Feast. Thank you.
not sure sorry
Game on, just sending Sony and Sade an LBA
This is why I manage the best band in the world Ozone, czcams.com/video/S_deFVhyDK8/video.html
Play it Charlie! @FunkFellasRadio