Funk Rock

Funk rock is a high-energy genre that combines the rhythmic intensity of funk with the sonic experimentation of rock music. Characterized by driving rhythms, percussive guitar riffs, and often, slap bass techniques, funk rock frequently incorporates horns, keyboards, and electronic elements to create a dynamic sound. Emerging in the 1970s and gaining popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, funk rock drew from the innovative spirit of pioneers like Parliament-Funkadelic and Sly and the Family Stone. This genre's cultural significance lies in its fusion of disparate styles, reflecting the eclecticism and creativity of the post-punk era. Funk rock's impact can be seen in its influence on alternative, nu-metal, and jam band genres. Its distinctive blend of funky grooves, catchy hooks, and rock's raw energy sets it apart from other styles, making it a captivating and enduring sound that continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans.

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Cab
Charly García
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Dubioza kolektiv
Dumpstaphunk
Eramus Hall
Eric Burdon
Eruca Sativa
Fritz Pants
Funkadelic
Funkwrench Blues
Galactic
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Gary Numan
George Porter Jr.
Glenn Hughes
High Fade
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Jazz Mafia
Jermaine Landsberger
JoJo Mojo
Joshua Pascua
Jota Quest
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Kinky
La Porte
Lettuce
Little Barrie
Lola Amour
Los Amigos Invisibles
Lotus
Lucky Monkey
Mac Saturn
Machete Bomb
Maroon 5
Melophobix
Mindil Beach
Moe
Mom's Apple Pie
Nick Hexum
No More Kings
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Ole 60
Outer Stylie
Oxymorrons
Peter Keys
Physical Graffiti
Pickle Bits
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Post Sex Nachos
Primus
Prince
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Revival
Rick Groove
Roommates
Skrotes
Skunk Anansie
Sly & The Family Stone
Sly Stone & The Mojo Men
Smokin' Cola
Snarky Puppy
Solo Di Medina
Something Zesty
Son Feci Bisiklet
Space Cadets
Staytons
Stonefunkers
TWRP
Tackhead
Talking Heads
The Beyond
The Rasmus
The Settlement
The Skelters
Tony Lakatos
TrackTribe
Trapeze
Umphrey's McGee
Unc D
Velvet Groove
Vernon Reid
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Wolfgang Valbrun
Yarol Poupaud
Yehan Jehan
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Ole 60
Jota Quest
Black Pumas
Faith No More
Charly García
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Son Feci Bisiklet
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Lola Amour
Bandalos Chinos
Primus
Ram Jam
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The Commanders
Los Amigos Invisibles
Sly & The Family Stone
Jane's Addiction
BALTHVS
Fat Freddy's Drop
The Rasmus
Living Colour
Wild Cherry
Rick Groove
Ugly Kid Joe
Gary Numan
TWRP
Skunk Anansie
Funkadelic
Chancho En Piedra
Guano Apes
Parliament
Kinky
Lettuce
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Gang Of Four
Snarky Puppy
Snot
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Little
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Psychostick
Mr. Bungle
Umphrey's McGee
Vulfmon
JoJo Mojo
Eruca Sativa
Twiddle
Velvet Groove
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Galactic
Post Sex Nachos
Eric Burdon
Les Claypool
Little Barrie
Wolfgang Valbrun
Bombargo
Glenn Hughes
O'Funk'illo
The Time
Cake
Lotus
High Fade
Rollins Band
King's X
Pylon
Fritz Pants
Urban Dance Squad
Here Come The Mummies
Bulletboys
Oxymorrons
Nick Hexum
Flea
TrackTribe
Supergroove
Stretch
The Rockets
Robby Hunter Band
Pickle Bits
Revival
Paulo Mendonca
Dumpstaphunk
No More Kings
Funkwrench Blues
Solo Di Medina
Electric Boys
Mike Watt
Machete Bomb
Republic Of Loose
Jazz Mafia
Breaking Squash