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Encyclopedia > Foxy (band)

Foxy is a Latin dance/disco group formed in 1976 in Miami, Florida. Latin is an Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... A contemporary dancer rehearsing Dance (from Old French dance, further history unknown) generally refers to human movement either used as a form of expression (see also body language) or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting. ... Disco is an up-tempo style of dance music (generally between 110 and 136 beats per minute) that originated in the early-1970s, a derivative of funk and soul music, popular with audiences in larger cities all over the world. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville (largest metropolitan area is Miami) Governor Jeb Bush (R) Senators Bill Nelson (D) Mel Martinez (R) Official language(s) English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ...


The group consisted of Ish "Angel" Ledesma (vocals, guitar) (born October 5, 1952 in Cuba), Richie Puente (percussion), Charlie Murciano (keyboards), Arnold Pasiero (bass guitar) and Joe Galdo (drums). Richie Puente (who died on July 18, 2004 at age 51) was the son of the late-famous bandleader Tito Puente. Percussion instruments are music instruments played by being struck, shaken, rubbed or scraped, hence the percussive name. ... A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument played with a musical keyboard. ... A Fender Jazz Bass Bass guitar (also called electric bass guitar, electric bass, or simply bass) refers to an electric bass or an electric/acoustic string instrument with a similar appearance to the guitar, but with a larger body, commonly four strings, longer scale neck and tuned an octave lower... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... Tito Puente Tito Puente (April 20, 1923 – May 31, 2000) was an influential Latin jazz and mambo musician. ...


Their biggest hit was "Get Off" in 1978, which charted # 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and # 1 in the Soul category, for two weeks. It was their only release from the album Get Off, which was released in 1978. 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the main U.S. singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... The soul, according to many religious and philosophical traditions, is the ethereal substance — spirit (Hebrew:rooah or nefesh) — particular to a unique living being. ...


The biggest hit in Germany was Party Boys.


Their follow-up single, "Hot Number", only charted # 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, and # 4 in the Soul category in 1979. It was their next release from the Hot Numbers album, which was released the same year. This page refers to the year 1979. ...


Ish Ledesma later formed the groups Oxo in 1983 and Company B in 1986. 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Company B was formed in 1986 by Cuban-American producer Ish Ledesma, featuring members Lori L., Lezlee Livrano and Susan Johnson. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Discography

  • Foxy (1976)
  • Gett Off (1978)
  • Hot Numbers (1979)
  • Party Boys (1979)
  • Live (1980)

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