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Wild Cherry

Formed in Mingo Junction, Ohio in 1970, Wild Cherry was a funk, rock, and soul band best known for their 1976 international hit “Play That Funky Music.” Founded by lead vocalist and guitarist Rob Parissi, Wild Cherry went through numerous line-up changes with Parissi remaining the sole constant member during their nine-year existence. The first Wild Cherry line-up focused on paying rock music and became a popular local live band. Beginning in 1970, they released a series of singles on their own label including “You Can Be High (But Lay Low)” (1970), “Something Special on Your Min...