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Con Funk Shun

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1969- )
    Born in Vallejo, California
    Recorded 'Chase Me,' 'Ffun,' and 'Love's Train'
    Michael Cooper (Guitar &, Lead vocals)
    Karl Fuller (Trumpet & vocals)
    Paul "Maceo" Harrell (Saxophone, flute, & vocals)
    Cedric Martin (Bass & vocals)
    Louis A. McCall Sr. (Drums, percussion, and vocals)
    Ron Moton (Saxophone, flute & vocals)
    Felton Pilate (Trombone, keyboards, guitar, and lead vocals)
    Danny 'Sweet Man' Thomas (Keyboards and vocals)

Why they might be annoying:

    They wore brightly-colored, tight-fitting bodysuits and silver platform boots as stage attire.
    Numerous rappers have sampled their funky backbeats.
    Their signature ballad 'Love's Train' came about after Michael Cooper and Felton Pilate discovered they were dating the same woman.
    Louis punched out main songwriter Felton over a royalties dispute.
    The altercation led to Felton exiting the group and the end of their success.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They were high school classmates when the band was created.
    Fellow Bay Area funksters Sly and the Family Stone were a main influence.
    Felton Pilate became a successful producer.
    Louis McCall was shot to death in a home invasion robbery.
    They continued to find success on the oldies circuit.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 25 Votes: 32.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying