TheFunkCenter

Establishing a home for the legacy of Funk music and acknowledging the artists who brought this art form to life while showcasing the Funk experience.

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY to Prince Rogers Nelson, (born on June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016 (RIP), also HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY to Clarence "Chet" Willis, (born on June 7, 1950- March 25, 2025 (RIP). He is the rhythm & lead guitar player with "The Ohio Players" from Dayton, Ohio.

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY to Prince Rogers Nelson, (born on June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016 (RIP), also HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY to Clarence "Chet" Willis, (born on June 7, 1950- March 25, 2025 (RIP). He is the rhythm & lead guitar player with "The Ohio Players" from Dayton, Ohio.

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

RIP Peabo Bryson, (born April 13, 1951- June 2, 2026) was an African -American singer and songwriter. After collaborating with singers Luther Vandross and Cissy Houston on his debut album Peabo (1976), he signed to Capitol Records and released the 1978 album Reaching for the Sky.

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

RIP Peabo Bryson, (born April 13, 1951- June 2, 2026) was an African -American singer and songwriter. After collaborating with singers Luther Vandross and Cissy Houston on his debut album Peabo (1976), he signed to Capitol Records and released the 1978 album Reaching for the Sky.

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jesse Johnson (born June 1, 1960). He is an African American Musician, best known as the guitarist in the original lineup of "The TIME" (more recently known as the "Original 7ven").
#JesseJohnson #happybirthday
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[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jesse Johnson (born June 1, 1960). He is an African American Musician, best known as the guitarist in the original lineup of "The TIME" (more recently known as the "Original 7ven").
#JesseJohnson #happybirthday
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[TheDaytonSceneRadioShow @dayton_show]

Funk Music Lovers know this is legit and absolutely epic!! Listen to a rebroadcast of The Dayton Scene Radio Show" on May 9, 2026’ on #SoundCloud Click below and enjoy! https://t.co/7XiOtiwHZL #thefunkcenter #ohioplayers #peabobryson #trotwoodohio #music #funky #daytonohio

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

We created the perfect Music party for Funk Music Lovers around the world . Welcome to a rebroadcast of The Dayton Scene Radio Show from May 9, 2026 on Podomatic. Click below and listen: https://t.co/lJ2NTsEWkA

#funk #music #thefunkcenter #ohio #radio #ohioplayers #funk #dayton

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

"GET YOUR SWAG ON FUNK FANS." Hey Everyone, The moment you've been waiting to get your Funky Merch Galore Right here at The Funk Center Store. Click on our web store link at the bottom of this page. We are keeping Funk Alive for Generations to come!
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[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

ON May 27, 2019-SINBAD VISITS DAYTON OHIO, THE FUNK MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD-VIEWS THE DEVASTATION OF TORNADOES on YouTube.
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#thedaytonsceneradioshow #thefunkcenter #thefunkcapitaloftheworld
#ilovefunkmusic #tornado #DaytonOhio #TrotwoodOhio #Southwest

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

Remembering Marshall "The Rock" Jones (born on January 1, 1941 – May 27, 2016 RIP). He is best known as a Founding Member and Bassist for "The Ohio Untouchables" and "The Ohio Players" from Dayton, Ohio.
#ohioplayers #RIP #OhioUntouchables #bass #thefunkcenter #pain

[TheDaytonSceneRadioShow @dayton_show]

Happy Birthday to Patricia Louise Holt (born May 24, 1944) best known as Patti LaBelle, is an African American singer and actress. She began her career in the early 1960’s as lead singer and frontwoman for the vocal group, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells’.
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[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

Remembering Eddie Fluellen (born May 24, 1956 -April 14, 2025 RIP), Hailing from Akron, Ohio, he was a recording artist, writer, and producer whose musical versatility knows no limits. He began his musical journey at eight years old with lessons in classical piano.

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

Remembering Eddie Fluellen (born May 24, 1956 -April 14, 2025 RIP), Hailing from Akron, Ohio, he was a recording artist, writer, and producer whose musical versatility knows no limits. He began his musical journey at eight years old with lessons in classical piano.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Shirley Murdock (born May 22, 1957) is an African-American R&B/Funk Singer-Songwriter, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit single "As We Lay" Watch "Shirley Murdock & Dale DeGroat interview w/TheFunkCenter on YouTube: https://t.co/7xvTOyNpC9

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Shirley Murdock (born May 22, 1957) is an African-American R&B/Funk Singer-Songwriter, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit single "As We Lay" Watch "Shirley Murdock & Dale DeGroat interview w/TheFunkCenter on YouTube: https://t.co/7xvTOyNpC9

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Michael Beard (born May 21, 1956- August 25, 2025), a former member of the Funk group "The Bar-Kays". He became the drummer with the band from 1974 to 1985. Michael Beard's interview is on our YouTube Channel, The Funk Center
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[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Michael Beard (born May 21, 1956- August 25, 2025), a former member of the Funk group "The Bar-Kays". He became the drummer with the band from 1974 to 1985. Michael Beard's interview is on our YouTube Channel, The Funk Center
https://t.co/50tal9w4yS

[TheFunkCenter @TheFunkCenter]

Watch: Soul Jam Kinsman Dazz Band featuring: Heidi Tann, the Official Music Video on YouTube.
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#funkmusicisgoodforyoursoul #thefunkcenter #thedaytonsceneradioshow #kingsmandazzband
#thefunkcapitaloftheworld #funkmusic #talk #musicるtv

[TheDaytonSceneRadioShow @dayton_show]

Happy Birthday to Fred Alexander (born May 19) Drummer for the Funk group, "ORIGINAL LAKESIDE," Enjoy your day 🎶🎵🎈🎉🎈🎉🥁 🎉🎂🎈🥳🎁

#funkmusic #birthday #funk #daytonohio
#thefunkcenter #thefunkmusiccapitaloftheworld
#thedaytonsceneradioshow
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