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Brides of Funkenstein hi guys i just want to know if any of u guys know a female 70's group who refered to themselves as "brides of funkenstein", if u do, whatever happened to them? i only know their one song titled: disco to go" the good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge ~ Bertrand Russel | |
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The Brides of Funkenstein was a funk musical group originally composed of singers Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry. Previously background singers for Sly Stone, Mabry and Silva joined the P-Funk collective in 1977. George Clinton named the group (based on the scenario and characters from the Parliament album The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein) and produced their first album, Funk Or Walk, for Atlantic Records in 1978. Their debut album skyrocketed to success, selling over three hundred thousand copies within the first week as well as winning a record world award for best new female group.[citation needed] The Brides of Funkenstein charted at Number 7 on the R&B Hit charts; the single single release "Disco To Go" was certified gold in America and reached platinum status in Europe and Asia. The duo became the opening act fixture of the P-Funk road shows; as well as performing with Parliament Funkadelic. Lynn Mabry left the group in 1979. Dawn Silva, the original lead vocalist, would pick up the torch and invite back-up vocalist "Bridesmaids" Sheila Horne and Jeanette McGruder to sing on the second Brides album, Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy. Dawn Silva, Sheila Horne and Jeanette McGruder were to receive a Cashbox Rhythm & Blues award for best new female artist, beating out The Pointer Sisters, Sister Sledge, and Cheryl Lynn. The Brides' second album was rated in 2001 by Rolling Stone as one of the top 50 coolest albums ever released.[citation needed] The trio recorded a third album, "Shadows On The Wall, Shaped Like The Hat You Wore" in 1980. Most of the Brides' material from the un-released third album was gradually featured, song by song, throughout the P-Funk catalogue. Lynn Mabry and Dawn Silva toured with Talking Heads in 1984, appearing in the famed concert film Stop Making Sense along with co-founder P-Funk colleague Bernie Worrell. Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry had a brief reunion in 1981 as the New Wave Brides, opening for Grace Jones, and a lengthy tour with Was (Not Was). Dawn Silva would tour and record with the Gap Band from 1983 to 1991, moving on to work with Ice Cube (Boyz in The Hood). She released her debut solo CD in 2000. Entitled "All My Funky Friends," it garnered rave reviews in Europe and Asia. [Edited 2/25/10 23:42pm] | |
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The Brides of Funkenstein was a funk musical group originally composed of singers Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry. Previously background singers for Sly Stone, Mabry and Silva joined the P-Funk collective in 1977. George Clinton named the group (based on the scenario and characters from the Parliament album The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein) and produced their first album, Funk Or Walk, for Atlantic Records in 1978. Their debut album skyrocketed to success, selling over three hundred thousand copies within the first week as well as winning a record world award for best new female group.[citation needed] The Brides of Funkenstein charted at Number 7 on the R&B Hit charts; the single single release "Disco To Go" was certified gold in America and reached platinum status in Europe and Asia. The duo became the opening act fixture of the P-Funk road shows; as well as performing with Parliament Funkadelic. Lynn Mabry left the group in 1979. Dawn Silva, the original lead vocalist, would pick up the torch and invite back-up vocalist "Bridesmaids" Sheila Horne and Jeanette McGruder to sing on the second Brides album, Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy. Dawn Silva, Sheila Horne and Jeanette McGruder were to receive a Cashbox Rhythm & Blues award for best new female artist, beating out The Pointer Sisters, Sister Sledge, and Cheryl Lynn. The Brides' second album was rated in 2001 by Rolling Stone as one of the top 50 coolest albums ever released.[citation needed] The trio recorded a third album, "Shadows On The Wall, Shaped Like The Hat You Wore" in 1980. Most of the Brides' material from the un-released third album was gradually featured, song by song, throughout the P-Funk catalogue. Lynn Mabry and Dawn Silva toured with Talking Heads in 1984, appearing in the famed concert film Stop Making Sense along with co-founder P-Funk colleague Bernie Worrell. Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry had a brief reunion in 1981 as the New Wave Brides, opening for Grace Jones, and a lengthy tour with Was (Not Was). Dawn Silva would tour and record with the Gap Band from 1983 to 1991, moving on to work with Ice Cube (Boyz in The Hood). She released her debut solo CD in 2000. Entitled "All My Funky Friends," it garnered rave reviews in Europe and Asia. [Edited 2/25/10 23:42pm] Thank you so much  the good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge ~ Bertrand Russel | |
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I could've sworn I read somewhere that Val Young was part of the trio before she sang back-up for Rick James  | |
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The Brides of Funkenstein were AWESOME.
Have a hunt for 'Never Buy Texas from a Cowboy.' Pretty easy to find floating around. The other Parliament-Funkadelic girl group was 'Parlet'. They didn't make a bad record. Their albums are pretty easy to find. They did a version of 'Cookie Jar' by Fuzzy Haskins (founder of Funkadelic). Prince did a version too. Spreading heavy funk since 2008: theheaviestfunkintheworld.wordpress.com | |
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Just remembered:
Bootsy had a girl group as well! They were called Godmoma. The vinyl's rare as fuck (I paid about £40 for it in about 1994!) but I'm sure someone's ripped it. I should post it on my blog, actually... Parlet Brides of Funkenstein Godmoma Unung girl groups of P-Funk. Spreading heavy funk since 2008: theheaviestfunkintheworld.wordpress.com | |
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u guys are the best ... thanx 4 the info regarding these AWESOME ladies the good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge ~ Bertrand Russel | |
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Dawn & Lynn (who were backing vocalist with S&TFS, before George stole them  ) were the first two official members since the inception.
I've heard Val may? have been a backing vocalist for the Brides, but a full member, I think not. I've yet to find out what songs she's doing backing vox on, since I've been reading album covers over the years, I've yet to seen her name on anything from that period. There was a lot of Choral reefer smokers, so who really knows who were behind the mics in the studio during some of those recording sessions, other than the obvious singers. Other notable credited members for the Brides are the late Mallia Franklin, (Bridesmaids and later Brides) Jeanette McGruder, and Sheila Horne/Brody/Washington. [Edited 2/26/10 8:32am]   National Funk League✮✮ | |
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Well dang!!  Don't stop heah...
Keep it going!!!
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Splanknasty said: Just remembered:
Bootsy had a girl group as well! They were called Godmoma. The vinyl's rare as fuck (I paid about £40 for it in about 1994!) but I'm sure someone's ripped it. I should post it on my blog, actually... Parlet Brides of Funkenstein Godmoma Unung girl groups of P-Funk. Two of my fav-O-rite cuts from Godmoma.. Godmoma Here ..General Mutha's of America! Hands Up (Punk Funk) Raise you hand give up the rump, it's a stick up for the funk[Edited 2/26/10 8:57am] National Funk League✮✮ | |
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Splanknasty said: They were called Godmoma. The vinyl's rare as fuck (I paid about £40 for it in about 1994!) There's one on sale on Ebay for £40 http://cgi.ebay.com/Godmo...5639753dad  On the Org since 2005.
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