Funky Kings
Funky Kings
Artist description
Funky Kings is a combination of funk, jazz, rock and everything in between. With the sizzling and intriguing electric and acoustic guitar work of Mark Cline, the intricate and funky bass work of Cliff McCormack, and backed up by the hot percussion work of Tony Rollins with vocal duties shared by all, Funky Kings must be heard to be truly described.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Funky Kings started out as a rather heavy rock and roll band by the name of Mad Rakkit. After many years of playing in the Nashville, Tennessee local club circuit (and a year in South Florida spent by Cliff and Tony trying to "make it in music"), the members of Mad Rakkit reformed as Funky Kings and branched out into a more offbeat and eclectic musical groove, combining funk with some jazz and rock to create a genre of their own.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
For very special occasions. Mostly studio guys now.
Your musical influences
The Fixx, Marc Antoine, Rush, Santana, Four Play