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The Blackbyrds
Funk / Jazz / Soul



WASHINGTON, Washington DC
United States

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   The Blackbyrds: General Info
Member Since5/15/2006
Band MembersKeith Killgo--drums, Kevin Toney-keys, Allan Barnes--reeds, Joe Hall--bass, Barney Perry--guitar, Pericles "Perk" Jacobs, Jr.--percussion
Record LabelFantasy
Type of LabelNone




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   About The Blackbyrds
The Blackbyrds were a jazz-funk group with thick R&B streaks running down their backs. Assembled by Donald Byrd in 1974, the group's original members percussionist Pericles "Perk" Jacobs, Jr., drummer Keith Killgo, keyboardist Kevin Toney, reeds player Allan Barnes, bassist Joe Hall, guitarist Barney Perry were mined from Howard University's music department, where the doctor and jazz legend was an instructor. (Other key players included guitarist Orville Saunders and saxophonist/flautist Steve Johnson.) During the Blackbyrds' nearly decade-long existence, the group cut a handful of LPs (1973's The Blackbyrds, 1974's Flying Start, 1975's City Life, 1976's Unfinished Business, 1977's Action, 1980's Better Days); scored films (1975's Cornbread, Earl and Me); and supported artists like B.B. King, Mandrill, and Roberta Flack. "Walking in Rhythm," "Rock Creek Park," and "Happy Music" are their three best-known cuts; they have remained underground club classics, and they have been kept alive, in part, through sampling. The group's catalog has been overhauled and reissued a number of times; multiple best-ofs have been released (Fantasy's Greatest Hits is the strongest and most thorough), and most of the group's full-length output has been put out on CD through two-fers.

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KZK





Apr 18 2007 7:28 PM

Thanks u 4 FOR ADD
did good to listen to of good old his
DjOLDTIMER
Peace (Paris, France)
Ngoumba





Mar 24 2007 7:45 PM

thanks a lot for adding me; keep well
Andy





Mar 24 2007 5:46 PM

A massive thank you for the add guys. Been into your music since the 70's. My all time favourite Blackbyrds track has to be "Rock Creek Park" An absolute classic! Respect and best wishes from London :)
Dj.Cutsfaster





Mar 22 2007 12:53 PM

MUSIC FOR THE B-BOYZ !!!

Berno aka "DJ.Cutsfaster".
MUSIC FROM ANOTHER PLANET.

LOVE PEACE & UNITY !!!
N-EFFECT PRODUCTIONS





Mar 9 2007 6:15 PM

SHOWING SOME LUV ON YOUR SPACE CANDIE
Jay Johnson





Mar 7 2007 4:29 PM

Thanks for the add...

Peace,

Jay
longdayzjourney





Feb 20 2007 6:28 PM

Thanks for the add. Definitely one of my all-time favorite groups.
johnnie aka Bro. J2





Jan 28 2007 9:45 PM

God Bless.

Thanx 4 da' add!As always the music is ETERNAL!It was INCREDIBLE in da' 70's it's INCREDIBLE in da' 21st Century!

Prayers & Blessings!
Mister G





Jan 28 2007 3:37 PM

The Blackbyrds, Mister G here...just checkin' in on ya', and all appears to be good! Word of the day on this fine Sunday is:

groov·y -- [groo-vee]

adjective,

Slang. highly stimulating or attractive; excellent: groovy music; a groovy car.



Have a great day...

Your Friend,

Mister G
DJ Kool Kut Cee


Is Online


Jan 28 2007 10:57 AM

Thx for the add!
Greetings from Berlin-Germany.
Best wishes for 2007!
DJ TEPPEI 〈Soul Sonic Boogie〉





Jan 28 2007 9:41 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!
Cristiano F.





Jan 23 2007 3:53 PM

Thanks for the add!!!!Funky greeting from Italy!!!!Make It Funky!!!!!
KANA





Jan 22 2007 11:14 AM

Thank you very much for the add! Happy new year, meilleurs voeux...

Kana
McF** Clan





Jan 18 2007 11:30 AM

Happy new year! Bonne année!

Hope you can join the party around France:

- 19 jan @ "L'Oreille Cassée" (Combs La Ville, 77)
- 20 jan @ "L'Usine à Chapeaux" (Rambouillet, 78)

and during the "Diot tour":



Peace!
insideplaya





Jan 16 2007 6:53 AM

An incredibly FUNky collective that still has us, Walking In Rhythm all these years later. Oh how you made a joyful noise. Thank you all!!!...Keep It Hot
Dee





Jan 16 2007 4:25 AM

I simply love you guys!! i havent been able to put down your collection since Christmas...! I grew up to you guys, Dr. Donald Byrd, Bobbi H., The Crusaders, George Duke, Roy Ayers...and so much more!! I truely love this jazz-fusion!! Please keep doing your thing!!! Much luv and God bless!
GREGG SWAN





Jan 14 2007 2:55 AM

*classic funl is alive and well! big props 2 u!...g*
The CommandmentZ





Jan 10 2007 7:01 PM

your music is a whole world of colours & rhythms! thanx for the add!
the commandmentz
Coleen McMahon





Jan 10 2007 5:23 PM

THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND!
Dj Pyton





Jan 10 2007 8:37 AM

Thanks For Adding Me!!!
I Love Your Music!
All The Best
Davide
Pyton Dj
www.djpyton.it
Forli' Italy
DR SHING - A - LING





Jan 9 2007 9:39 PM

This music is better than any prescription drug : soak it up while it's legal.
Have a healthy 2007
Your Dr Shing-A-Ling
Bushmanfactory





Jan 4 2007 8:46 AM

thanks for adding me little french musician... i suggest u to come and listen
one or more of my own tracks... bushmanfactory ...
choupinoune





Dec 31 2006 9:52 PM

myspace


BONNE ANNEE HAPPY NEW YEAR
Mike J





Dec 30 2006 11:21 PM

myspace layouts, myspace codes, glitter graphics
Mika Got F.U.N.K.





Dec 30 2006 6:55 PM

thank u for the add...and happy holidays luv micaX
GROOVEARBANO





Dec 30 2006 2:56 PM


Stan The Man





Dec 30 2006 12:20 PM

Happy New year
A Phenomenal Woman





Dec 29 2006 11:07 PM

Hi Blackbyrds, wishing you a healthy and prosperous one...

..
blaine





Dec 29 2006 9:42 PM

I appreciate the add. Happy New Year to all. Excellent page and tribute to a band who is excellent.
dj fared





Dec 29 2006 6:42 PM

im dj fared in paris the mixing
i love the song "don't no what you see" very good music.
happy chrismas an new years 2007
Almighty





Dec 26 2006 8:27 PM

Happy Holidays!!!!!

New Christmas Song:
Coleen McMahon





Dec 26 2006 7:02 PM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Jimmy





Dec 26 2006 9:55 AM

Rest In Peace James Brown
"The Godfather Of Soul"
1933 to 2006


Starchild Excalibur





Dec 25 2006 3:21 PM



















"Thank God that I had the ability to
understand that I had a different
beat and that I was a drummer."

- JAMES BROWN (R.I.P. 1933-2006)


















Marc





Dec 25 2006 8:05 AM

Merry Christmas!
Debz The Funky Lolloper!





Dec 24 2006 8:02 PM


MetroWorld FilmWorks





Dec 24 2006 9:12 AM


Merry Christmas Comment Graphics
URBAN MUSIQUE





Dec 23 2006 5:38 PM

MySpace Pictures
Image code by deepbox.com
Yawsah w/ DISCOSISTAH (Mrs. Roddy Bo)





Dec 23 2006 4:02 PM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS GENTLEMEN!

LOVE,
DISCOSISTAH


MySpace Codes


choupinoune





Dec 21 2006 9:20 PM

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VENEZ VITE DECOUVRIR 4 EXTRAITS DU NOUVEAU BEAT DE BOUL 3 / ZOXEA EN ECOUTE

et laissez vos impressions a zo' melo et b 2 boul
Hip Drop





Dec 21 2006 1:38 PM

Bonjour !
Hip Drop is currently looking to create partnerships (manager, record label) to organize the release of their first album.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Merry Christmas!
Nat


Bonjour!
Hip Drop est a la recherche de partenaires (manager, label) pour mener à bien la sortie de son album.
Si vous êtes intéressés, n’hésitez pas à me contacter.
Joyeux Noel!
Nat





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Ellen





Dec 19 2006 8:00 AM

Hi,
Thanks for adding me. I recently bought Night Grooves. Rock Creek Park and Walking In Rhythm still sound SO good. Have a Very Merry Christmas!
choupinoune





Dec 17 2006 9:24 PM

myspace layouts, myspace codes, glitter graphics
i come to say "hello"

un petit coucou...
Penny Less





Dec 17 2006 12:07 AM

Saturday night in the boonies. . .
Cue-ing up "Mysterious Vibes" and cranking it 'til somebody yelled at me to turn it down. . .And then turning it up a little bit more. Thanks for the bump. -Lindsey
URBAN MUSIQUE





Dec 16 2006 4:11 AM

'sup The Blackbyrds, TGIF!! ....we made it....hehe...eh! I have a couple of new mixes for you to check out...tell me how you like them when you get a chance..
Breakout





Dec 11 2006 3:12 PM

hey there,

...looks great on this side of the space!

so, we are happy to let you know that we have
a new 12" out now on melting pot music.

it contains our funk version of "planet rock"
plus a brandnew jazz version, the bonusbeats
and a new track written by breakout!

feel welcome to listen to it on our site and
to leave a comment.


don't stop the planet rock!

peace. breakout - mr. confuse, info & kova.

Breakout - Planet Rock 12


choupinoune