The Blackbyrds
The Blackbyrds
Genres: funk, soul, jazz-funk, jazz, 70s
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About The Blackbyrds
The Blackbyrds was a rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C. in 1973. The group was led by trumpeter Donald Byrd and featured some of his Howard University students: Kevin Toney (keyboards), Keith Killgo (vocals, drums), Joe Hall (bass guitar), Allan Barnes (saxophone, clarinet), and Barney Perry (guitar). Orville Saunders (guitar), and Jay Jones (flute, saxophone) were later members of the group. They signed to Fantasy Records in 1973. They are best known for their 1975 hit "Walking in Rhythm", which received a Grammy nomination. Their 1975 song "Rock Creek Park" from the City Life album has been sampled numerous times by groups such as De La Soul, Eric B. & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, NWA, Massive Attack, Ice Cube, Heavy D, Nas and Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five. The song has also appeared on the soundtrack to the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Allan Barnes passed away July 26th, 2016 from an unspecified illness.
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The Blackbyrds — Top 13 songs
| Artist | Song title | Like / Dislike | |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLACKBYRDS | Summer Love | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | Rock Creek Park | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | Funky Junkie | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | WALKING IN RHYTHYM | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | LOVE DON'T STRIKE TWINCE | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | Mysterious Vibes (DJ Getdown rmx) | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | Walking In Rhythm | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | DO IT FLUID | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | GIVIN LOVE TO YOU | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | Cornbread | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | Supernatural Feeling | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | WALKING IN RHYTHM | ||
| THE BLACKBYRDS | WALKING IN RHYTHM * 1974 |