The Fatback Band (later, Fatback) were a 1970s and '80s American funk band. They began recording in 1973 (see 1973 in music) with "Street Dance" and "Fatbackin' " (Perception Records) and then some singles on Event Records. Sales were slim until "Spanish Hustle" (1976, 1976 in music), which was a moderate hit. "King Tim III (Personality Jock)", a 1979B-side is widely considered the first hip hop single, predating by weeks the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight". This article provides extensive lists of events and significant personalities of the 1970s. ... // Events and trends The 1980s marked an abrupt shift towards more conservative lifestyles after the momentous cultural revolutions which took place in the 60s and 70s and the definition of the AIDS virus in 1981. ... Funk is a distinct style of music originated by African-Americans, e. ... 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. ... See also: 1972 in music, other events of 1973, 1974 in music, 1970s in music and the list of years in music // Events January-February January 9 - Mick Jaggers request for a Japanese visa is rejected on account of a 1969 drug bust, putting an abrupt end to The... Following definition has been copied from official site of Perception Records label [[1]]Perception Records is a Leeds based music label that has been running for two years. ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... See also: 1975 in music, other events of 1976, 1977 in music, 1970s in music and the list of years in music // Events January-February January 7 - Kenneth Moss, a former record company executive, is sentenced to 120 days in the Los Angeles County Jail and four years probation for... King Tim III (Personality Jock) is a 1979 (see 1979 in music) song by the Fatback Band from the disco album XII. Released a few months before Rappers Delight (which is often cited as the first commercially released hip hop song), this song has become perhaps the bands... 1979 is a common year starting on Monday. ... In recorded music, the terms A-side and B-side refer to the two sides of 7 inch vinyl records on which singles have been released since the 1950s. ... Hip hop is a cultural movement that began amongst urban African American youth in New York and has since spread around the world. ...
In the 1980s, Fatback had several more hits, including "Take It Any Way You Cant It", "I Found Lovin' " and "Spread Love". // Events and trends The 1980s marked an abrupt shift towards more conservative lifestyles after the momentous cultural revolutions which took place in the 60s and 70s and the definition of the AIDS virus in 1981. ...
In a time where many of the great rhythm-and-blues acts from the past seem to be fading fast into touring ghost band status, The FatbackBand has managed to hang tight with many of its founding members still on board, still on the clock, and still keeping the funk alive.
Fatback recorded the first original rap records,' Curtis said in a 1997 interview with his hometown daily newspaper in Fayetteville, N.C. Forever rooted in dance music, Curtis has polished some new product for the funk at heart.
Fatbacks 'second Generation' is being released on Fatback Records, which Curtis called a first.
The FatbackBand started on Bill Curtis' privately owned independent label Fatback records, but was transferred to New York's Perception Records in 1972 due to cash problems.
The Fatbackband was quickly wellknown by funk insiders for the typical funkified crush grooves from Bill Curtis.
Remarkable was that the band managed to stick to it's image and trademarks through several succesive music styles.
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