$26.00
If you lived in NY during the '80s or ever visited there than 98.7 KISS-FM was THE station to hear the latest in R&B, Hip-Hip and Dance music rivaling that of WBLS. Their Friday and Saturday night mastermix parties are legendary. Sadly, KISS was purchased by WBLS in 2012. However, we celebrate its contribution in keeping us all listening and dancing.
The logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
If you lived in NY during the '80s or ever visited there than 98.7 KISS-FM was THE station to hear the latest in R&B, Hip-Hip and Dance music rivaling that of WBLS. Their Friday and Saturday night mastermix parties are legendary. Sadly, KISS was purchased by WBLS in 2012. However, we celebrate its contribution in keeping us all listening and dancing.
The logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Who would thought that a bunch of white guys from Scotland would have an impact on Funk during the 70s?! Formed in 1972, the Average White Band (AWB) hit their stride in 1975 with their signature song “Pick Up The Pieces” which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. They followed that up with “Cut The Cake” off the same album, "AWB."
The print if taken from their signature album, AWB. It’s printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Bootsy Collins helped define a new sound in the 70s: FUNK! Bootsy got his start working for James Brown in 1970. You can hear him thumpin’ his bass on Brown’s “Sex Machine” and “Super Bad.” After leaving the Godfather, Bootsy hooked up with George Clinton in ’72 and the rest is history. This shirt celebrates his 1978 album “Bootsy? Playa of the Year” which featured the #1 R&B single, “Bootzilla.”
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Bootsy Collins helped define a new sound in the 70s: FUNK! Bootsy got his start working for James Brown in 1970. You can hear him thumpin’ his bass on Brown’s “Sex Machine” and “Super Bad.” After leaving the Godfather, Bootsy hooked up with George Clinton in ’72 and the rest is history. This shirt celebrates his 1978 album “Bootsy? Playa of the Year” which featured the #1 R&B single, “Bootzilla.”
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
If there’s a Funk band that’s unsung, it’s Brass Construction. Hailing from Brooklyn, these Brothers burst on the scene in 1975 with their debut album “Brass Construction” which birthed such hits as “Movin” and “Ha Cha Cha” both of which were top 10 hits on the R&B and Dance charts with “Movin” reaching #1. If you want to know where the “Brass” in Brass Construction is from just play one of these tunes and you’ll find out immediately. Brass Construction went on to record 10 albums from ’75 to ’85 with two achieving Gold certification and one Platinum.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
If there’s a Funk band that’s unsung, it’s Brass Construction. Hailing from Brooklyn, these Brothers burst on the scene in 1975 with their debut album “Brass Construction” which birthed such hits as “Movin” and “Ha Cha Cha” both of which were top 10 hits on the R&B and Dance charts with “Movin” reaching #1. If you want to know where the “Brass” in Brass Construction is from just play one of these tunes and you’ll find out immediately. Brass Construction went on to record 10 albums from ’75 to ’85 with two achieving Gold certification and one Platinum.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Defining R&B and Disco in the late 70s was none other than Chic. They exploded on the scene in 1977 with “Everybody Dance” and that’s what everyone did: Dance! In 1978, they released their second album, “C’est CHIC” which featured the iconic cut “Le Freak” which sold over 6 million copies and the melodic “I Want Your Love.” The album reached #4 on the Billboard album chart, topped the R&B chart for 11 straight weeks and was selected as Billboard Magazine 1979 R&B Album of the Year. “Freak out” to this smooth t-shirt that honors CHIC.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
You may know Cameo from the 80s hits like “Word Up!,” “Candy” and “Single Life.” But before they hit the mainstream, Cameo was a deep funk 10-man band formed by Larry Blackmon in 1974. With tracks like “Rigor Mortis,” “I Just Want to Be” and “Shake Your Pants,” Cameo helped shape the sound of Funk in the '70s.
The Cameo logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
You may know Cameo from the 80s hits like “Word Up!,” “Candy” and “Single Life.” But before they hit the mainstream, Cameo was a deep funk 10-man band formed by Larry Blackmon in 1974. With tracks like “Rigor Mortis,” “I Just Want to Be” and “Shake Your Pants,” Cameo helped shape the sound of Funk in the '70s.
The Cameo logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Go-Go music. If you’re from the DMV then we don’t have to say another word. If you’re not then you need a little schooling on this genre of Funk. Go-Go burst on the scene in the 70s. Born and bred in Washington, D.C., Go-Go is heavily influenced by horns, percussions and live audience call and response lyrics. The Godfather of this music is Chuck Brown. Chuck put Go-Go on the map nationwide in 1978 with his hit “Bustin’ Loose.” With is band, The Soul Searchers, Chuck went on to record regional hits like “Run Joe,” “We Need Some Money” and the party anthem “Wind Me Up, Chuck.” Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers paved the way for bands like Trouble Funk, Experience Unlimited (remember “Da Butt” from Spike Lee’s School Daze?) and Rare Essence. They also influence the sounds of R&B and Hip-Hop artists like Salt N Pepa and Jill Scott. Chuck died in 2012 but his sound lives forever.
The signature Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
Wind Me Up, Chuck!
$26.00
Go-Go music. If you’re from the DMV then we don’t have to say another word. If you’re not then you need a little schooling on this genre of Funk. Go-Go burst on the scene in the 70s. Born and bred in Washington, D.C., Go-Go is heavily influenced by horns, percussions and live audience call and response lyrics. The Godfather of this music is Chuck Brown. Chuck put Go-Go on the map nationwide in 1978 with his hit “Bustin’ Loose.” With is band, The Soul Searchers, Chuck went on to record regional hits like “Run Joe,” “We Need Some Money” and the party anthem “Wind Me Up, Chuck.” Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers paved the way for bands like Trouble Funk, Experience Unlimited (remember “Da Butt” from Spike Lee’s School Daze?) and Rare Essence. They also influence the sounds of R&B and Hip-Hop artists like Salt N Pepa and Jill Scott. Chuck died in 2012 but his sound lives forever.
The signature Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
Wind Me Up, Chuck!
$26.00
From the depths of the Deep South comes one of the preeminent Funk/R&B group of the '70s: the Commodores! Born at Tuskegee University in 1968, the Commodores burst on the scene in 1974 with “Machine Gun”. They then went on a streak of cranking out 14 top 20 R&B hits from 1974 to 1980 including “Slippery When Wet,” “Brick House,” “Too Hot ta Trot” and “Fancy Dancer.” Then they flipped the script on us with several smoothed out #1 ballads like “Just to Be Close to You,” “Easy,” “Three Time A Lady” and “Still.”
The Commodores graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
From the depths of the Deep South comes one of the preeminent Funk/R&B group of the '70s: the Commodores! Born at Tuskegee University in 1968, the Commodores burst on the scene in 1974 with “Machine Gun”. They then went on a streak of cranking out 14 top 20 R&B hits from 1974 to 1980 including “Slippery When Wet,” “Brick House,” “Too Hot ta Trot” and “Fancy Dancer.” Then they flipped the script on us with several smoothed out #1 ballads like “Just to Be Close to You,” “Easy,” “Three Time A Lady” and “Still.”
The Commodores graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
The Fatback Band was the definition of funk during the ‘70s. This unsung group notched such hits as “Backstrokin," “Do the Bus Stop,” the disco-influenced “Spanish Hustle” and their top ten hit, “I Like Girls.” Many music aficionados consider Fatback’s “King Tim III” as the first commercially successful rap song launching right before the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rappers Delight” in October 1979.
The Fatback logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
The Fatback Band was the definition of funk during the ‘70s. This unsung group notched such hits as “Backstrokin," “Do the Bus Stop,” the disco-influenced “Spanish Hustle” and their top ten hit, “I Like Girls.” Many music aficionados consider Fatback’s “King Tim III” as the first commercially successful rap song launching right before the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rappers Delight” in October 1979.
The Fatback logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Before the rapper Foxy Brown there was the movie, Foxy Brown. Released in 1974, this blaxpolitation film is one of three signature movies for actress Pam Grier during this era (Coffy and Friday Foster being the others).
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
There is no way we can be called Funk Societee and not offer a Funkadelic t-shirt. Believe it or not, “One Nation Under A Groove” was actually Funkadelic’s tenth studio album! The album was released in September 1978 and was the band’s most critically and commercially successful LP. In fact, most music experts consider it the best funk album ever. Vibe magazine even called it one of the 100 essential albums of the 20th century and Rolling Stone magazine ranks it #177 on its list of greatest 500 albums of all time……among any genre of music! Now that’s saying something.
The iconic album graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
There is no way we can be called Funk Societee and not offer a Funkadelic t-shirt. Believe it or not, “One Nation Under A Groove” was actually Funkadelic’s tenth studio album! The album was released in September 1978 and was the band’s most critically and commercially successful LP. In fact, most music experts consider it the best funk album ever. Vibe magazine even called it one of the 100 essential albums of the 20th century and Rolling Stone magazine ranks it #177 on its list of greatest 500 albums of all time……among any genre of music! Now that’s saying something.
The iconic album graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
One of the greatest songs of all time….of any music genre: “One Nation Under A Groove.” This is the title track to the 1978 album that gives us 4 minutes of funktasy. And that’s only on the 45. The 12”, which was a must at parties, extends that to over 11 minutes. Play this at a party back in the day and see if EVERYONE didn’t get on the dance floor. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Soul chart in late September 1978 and stayed there for six weeks only being bumped by Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted the tune into its 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and the Rolling Stone magazine lists it as #474 of “the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.
We pay homage to this iconic tune by presenting the label of the single. The label is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
One of the greatest songs of all time….of any music genre: “One Nation Under A Groove.” This is the title track to the 1978 album that gives us 4 minutes of funktasy. And that’s only on the 45. The 12”, which was a must at parties, extends that to over 11 minutes. Play this at a party back in the day and see if EVERYONE didn’t get on the dance floor. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Soul chart in late September 1978 and stayed there for six weeks only being bumped by Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted the tune into its 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and the Rolling Stone magazine lists it as #474 of “the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.
We pay homage to this iconic tune by presenting the label of the single. The label is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Unless your a jazz fan, most people never heard of Hugh Masekela. But you've heard of his featured song, “Grazing in the Grass,” which is one of the anthems of the late ‘60s. A trumpeter whose sound infused melodic jazz with contemporary soul during the ‘60s, recorded “Grazing in the Grass” in 1968 as a piece designed to capture the vibe of the era. It worked: “Grazing in the Grass” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Singles chart on July 26, 1968, sold over 4 million copies and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary Pop Performance – Instrumental.
A year after its release, the Friends of Distinction covered “Grazing in the Grass” creating an up-tempo, dance version and adding vocals. It was a stone-cold winner reaching #3 and #5 on the Billboard Pop and R&B charts respectively in 1969.
The groove-centric cover art that reflects the feel of the song works perfectly for a t-shirt. If you’re wondering what “Bajabula Bonke” is that’s the B-side of the single and means the Healing Song. The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Unless your a jazz fan, most people never heard of Hugh Masekela. But you've heard of his featured song, “Grazing in the Grass,” which is one of the anthems of the late ‘60s. A trumpeter whose sound infused melodic jazz with contemporary soul during the ‘60s, recorded “Grazing in the Grass” in 1968 as a piece designed to capture the vibe of the era. It worked: “Grazing in the Grass” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Singles chart on July 26, 1968, sold over 4 million copies and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary Pop Performance – Instrumental.
A year after its release, the Friends of Distinction covered “Grazing in the Grass” creating an up-tempo, dance version and adding vocals. It was a stone-cold winner reaching #3 and #5 on the Billboard Pop and R&B charts respectively in 1969.
The groove-centric cover art that reflects the feel of the song works perfectly for a t-shirt. If you’re wondering what “Bajabula Bonke” is that’s the B-side of the single and means the Healing Song. The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Usually the first song you think about when the band Heatwave comes to mind is “Boogie Nights”…..and rightfully so. Released in 1977 and written by band member Rod Templeton (who also wrote a bunch of songs for Michael Jackson including “Rock with You”), it was the first single released on Heatwave’s debut album, “Too Hot To Handle.” So “hot” was this single that it charted #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 2 million copies in the U.S. We give our first shout-out to Heatwave for creating this funk/dance classic.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Usually the first song you think about when the band Heatwave comes to mind is “Boogie Nights”…..and rightfully so. Released in 1977 and written by band member Rod Templeton (who also wrote a bunch of songs for Michael Jackson including “Rock with You”), it was the first single released on Heatwave’s debut album, “Too Hot To Handle.” So “hot” was this single that it charted #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 2 million copies in the U.S. We give our first shout-out to Heatwave for creating this funk/dance classic.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Instant Funk is the quintessential one hit wonder, this group blazed on the scene with the cut “I Got My Mind Made Up” in the spring of 1979 on the Salsoul label. Remixed by DJs, this song hit #1 on the R&B and Disco charts and #20 on the Billboard Hot 100. The self-titled album, “Instant Funk," reached #1 on the R&B charts.
The album logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Instant Funk is the quintessential one hit wonder, this group blazed on the scene with the cut “I Got My Mind Made Up” in the spring of 1979 on the Salsoul label. Remixed by DJs, this song hit #1 on the R&B and Disco charts and #20 on the Billboard Hot 100. The self-titled album, “Instant Funk,” reached #1 on the R&B charts.
The album logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
I’m not sure what you cannot say about The Jackson Five that already hasn’t been said. No other R&B group sold more albums during the ‘70s then these Brothers from Gary, IN. We pay much respect to this group that helped define R&B during the ‘70s.
The signature "J5" graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
“Get Down Tonight” by celebrating the funky blend of soul and disco by KC & the Sunshine Band. Formed in Florida in 1973, this group blew up the scene with their self-titled second album that went triple-platinum. Off that album, two Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles were produced: “That’s the Way (I Like It)” and “Get Down Tonight.” Their following album took the band to the next level with hits like “I’m Your Boogie Man,” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” and “Keep It Coming Love.” KC & the Sunshine Band made the dance floor shake during the mid-70s. For that, we give them major props.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
“Get Down Tonight” by celebrating the funky blend of soul and disco by KC & the Sunshine Band. Formed in Florida in 1973, this group blew up the scene with their self-titled second album that went triple-platinum. Off that album, two Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles were produced: “That’s the Way (I Like It)” and “Get Down Tonight.” Their following album took the band to the next level with hits like “I’m Your Boogie Man,” “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” and “Keep It Coming Love.” KC & the Sunshine Band made the dance floor shake during the mid-70s. For that, we give them major props.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Kool & the Gang are interesting. First, these Brothers can play! And 70 million albums sold proves that. But there’s a first and second act to Kool and the Gang. Act 1 was definitely more funk driven. Their debut album, “Wild and Peaceful”, dropped in 1973 and was a stone cold winner. Birthed off that album was the thematic “Jungle Boogie,” “Hollywood Swinging” and horn-driven “Funky Stuff.” On following albums they generated hits like the melodic “Summer Madness” and dance-driven “Open Sesame.” Act 2. After disappearing from the scene for a few years, the band came back with a new lead singer and a much mellower R&B sound. That catapulted the group to top R&B and Pop status. From ’79 to ’84, the band blasted out six top 10 hits including “Ladies Night,” “Get Down on It,” “Fresh,” “Joanna” and the still popular, “Celebrate!” With that type of success, how can we not give love to Kool & the Gang!
The Kool & the Gang graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Kool & the Gang are interesting. First, these Brothers can play! And 70 million albums sold proves that. But there’s a first and second act to Kool and the Gang. Act 1 was definitely more funk driven. Their debut album, “Wild and Peaceful”, dropped in 1973 and was a stone cold winner. Birthed off that album was the thematic “Jungle Boogie,” “Hollywood Swinging” and horn-driven “Funky Stuff.” On following albums they generated hits like the melodic “Summer Madness” and dance-driven “Open Sesame.” Act 2. After disappearing from the scene for a few years, the band came back with a new lead singer and a much mellower R&B sound. That catapulted the group to top R&B and Pop status. From ’79 to ’84, the band blasted out six top 10 hits including “Ladies Night,” “Get Down on It,” “Fresh,” “Joanna” and the still popular, “Celebrate!” With that type of success, how can we not give love to Kool & the Gang!
The Kool & the Gang graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.