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Instant Funk

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1970s-1980s soul group originally from Trenton, New Jersey.

Instant Funk formed in the early 70s by Raymond Earl, Scotty Miller and guitarist Kim Miller originally called The Music Machine. Music Machine started out backing the The T.N.J.'s. In 1971 their manager Jackie Ellis decided to rename the band Instant Funk because of their ability to, "find a groove and lock in to it instantly."

Bunny Sigler discovered the band and they became his backing band before becoming a feature band in their own right. They released their first independent album, "Get Down With the Philly Jump," in 1976.

Members:
Raymond Earl (bass)
Scotty Miller (drums)
Kim Miller (guitar)
Dennis Richardson (keyboards)
James Carmichael (lead vocals)
Larry Davis (horns)
Eric Huff (horns)
Johnny Onderlinde (horns)
George Bell
Charles Williams (percussion)

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Top Tracks

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1

I Got My Mind Made Up

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2

I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)

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3

Bodyshine (Larry Levan Mix)

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4

I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) (2022 - Remastered Version)

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Crying (Larry Levan mix)

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Releases

7 releases · data from Discogs

Instant Funk V

1983

Kinky

1983

Looks So Fine

1982

The Funk Is On

1980

Instant Funk

1979

Witch Doctor

1979

Get Down With The Philly Jump

1976

Setlists

17 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

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1979

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August 31, 1985

City Gardens