Play That Funky Music

Song Info:
"Play That Funky Music" is a song by the American funk rock band Wild Cherry. It was released as a single in 1976 from their self-titled debut album. The song became a massive hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also topping the Hot Soul Singles chart. "Play That Funky Music" was certified platinum by the RIAA and is considered one of the band's signature songs.

Artist Bio:
Wild Cherry was a funk rock band formed in Mingo Junction, Ohio in 1970. The band was led by frontman Rob Parissi and gained popularity in the mid-1970s with their hit song "Play That Funky Music." The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1976, also featured other tracks that became popular on the charts. Wild Cherry's music blended elements of rock and funk, creating a unique sound that appealed to a wide audience. Despite their success with "Play That Funky Music," the band struggled to replicate its chart-topping success with subsequent releases. Wild Cherry disbanded in the late 1970s, but their hit song remains a classic funk rock anthem.