Format Details: Expanded Edition
Release Date: 29 September 2014
Label: Bbr / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5013929060838
Genres: R&B
Description
The Gap Band enjoyed huge success throughout the 70s and
80s with their unique sound and contribution to the Funk
scene. Formed in 1967 in their hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma,
brothers Charlie, Ronnie and Robert Wilson first went by the
name Greenwood, Archer and Pine Street Band, later
shortening the name to The Gap Band in 1973.
LA Producer,
Lonnie Simmons, signed them to his label, Total Experience
Records, setting in motion what would be the start of a long and
prosperous relationship between The Gap Band and Simmons.
The group scored many notable hits in the late 1970's and early
1980's including I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance
(Oops!, Up Side Your Head) (R&B #4), Burn Rubber (Why You
Wanna Hurt Me) (R&B #1) and Early In The Morning (R&B #1)
before releasing this, Gap Band V " Jammin''', hot on the heels of
their most successful album, Gap Band IV Gap Band V "
Jammin', released in 1983, reached #1 R&B and #28 Pop and
was certified Gold.
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Tko
Tim Hollier
The Spinners
The Residents
The Gap Band
The Gap Band
