Seattle had a thriving funk and soul scene in the '60s and '70s. There were dozens of bands and more than 20 venues specializing in the genres.
Seattle had a thriving funk and soul scene in the '60s and '70s. There were dozens of bands and more than 20 venues specializing in the genres.
For today’s episode, Emily Fox talks with KEXP DJ Supreme La Rock about how he first discovered Seattle’s funk and soul scene while digging for records. His discoveries later turned into a compilation called Wheedle’s Groove, released by Light in the Attic Records in 2004.
We also hear about the scene from drummer Robbie Hill of the Seattle funk bands Black on White Affair and Robbie Hill’s Family Affair, and why he turned down an opportunity to be signed to RCA Records.
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