About Funk rock
Funk rock is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Prince, Alla Pugacheva, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phil Collins, Nikolai Noskov and Maroon 5.
Funk rock has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Funk metal and Minneapolis sound.
From Wikipedia
Funk rock is a fusion genre that mixes elements of funk and rock. James Brown and others declared that Little Richard and his mid-1950s road band, the Upsetters, were the first to put the funk in the rock and roll beat, with a biographer stating that their music "spark[ed] the musical transition from fifties rock and roll to sixties funk".
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Funk rock.
Key artists
- Prince
- Alla Pugacheva
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Phil Collins
- Nikolai Noskov
- Maroon 5
- Anthony Kiedis
- INXS
- Jamiroquai
- Damiano David
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Funk rock?
Funk rock is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music.
Where and when did Funk rock originate?
Funk rock originated in United States in the 1970s.
Who are famous Funk rock artists?
Prince, Alla Pugacheva, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phil Collins, Nikolai Noskov and Maroon 5.