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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Estrela Do Meu Show
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311
A Certain Ratio
Ali
Bandalos Chinos
Bombargo
Breaking Squash
Bulletboys
Cab
Calibro 35
Carmine Appice
Charly García
Dubioza kolektiv
Electric Boys
Eric Burdon
Eruca Sativa
Flea
Funkadelic
Funkwrench Blues
Galactic
Gang Of Four
Gary Numan
George Porter Jr.
Glenn Hughes
High Fade
INXS
Ivan Neville
Jazz Mafia
Jermaine Landsberger
JoJo Mojo
Jota Quest
Khruangbin
Kinky
Kroi
La Porte
Lenny Kravitz
Lettuce
Little Barrie
Lola Amour
Los Amigos Invisibles
Lotus
Lucky Monkey
MIYAVI
Mac Saturn
Machete Bomb
Maroon 5
Melophobix
Mindi Abair
Moe
Molotov
Nick Hexum
Nickelback
No More Kings
OKAMOTO'S
Ole 60
Outer Stylie
Oxymorrons
Peter Goalby
Peter Keys
Phish
Physical Graffiti
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Post Sex Nachos
Primus
Prince
Psychostick
Purpendicular
Revival
Richie Kotzen
Rick Groove
Robert Palmer
Roommates
Sly & The Family Stone
Smokin' Cola
Snarky Puppy
Solo Di Medina
Something Zesty
Son Feci Bisiklet
Space Cadets
Spin Doctors
Staytons
Strange Times
TWRP
Tackhead
The Beyond
The Claypool Lennon Delirium
The Rasmus
The Settlement
The Skelters
Tiburón Amarillo
Umphrey's McGee
Unc D
Velvet Groove
Vernon Reid
Vulfmon
Vulfpeck
Ween
Wolfgang Valbrun
Yarol Poupaud
Yehan Jehan
zebrahead
Maroon 5
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Nickelback
Lenny Kravitz
Adam Levine
Prince
INXS
Incubus
Khruangbin
Molotov
Ole 60
Faith No More
Black Pumas
Jota Quest
Charly García
Bloodhound Gang
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Primus
Ween
Spin Doctors
Vulfpeck
Bandalos Chinos
Lola Amour
Robert Palmer
The Heavy
Ram Jam
Jane's Addiction
Los Amigos Invisibles
Sly & The Family Stone
Son Feci Bisiklet
The Rasmus
Fat Freddy's Drop
MIYAVI
Rick Groove
Living Colour
Wild Cherry
Vulfmon
TWRP
Phish
Gary Numan
Guano Apes
Chancho En Piedra
Ugly Kid Joe
zebrahead
Parliament
Kinky
Funkadelic
Kroi
Lettuce
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Snarky Puppy
Snot
Gang Of Four
Les Claypool
La Porte
Dubioza kolektiv
Little
Psychostick
Mr. Bungle
Calibro 35
Umphrey's McGee
The Claypool Lennon Delirium
Ali
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Eruca Sativa
JoJo Mojo
Twiddle
Velvet Groove
Flea
Post Sex Nachos
Richie Kotzen
Eric Burdon
Galactic
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Bombargo
Little Barrie
Wolfgang Valbrun
The Time
O'Funk'illo
Ayron Jones
Cake
Glenn Hughes
High Fade
Rollins Band
Lotus
Pylon
King's X
Urban Dance Squad
Fritz Pants
Here Come The Mummies
Bulletboys
Oxymorrons
Nick Hexum
Supergroove
TrackTribe
The Rockets
Robby Hunter Band
Stretch
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