![]() ![]() “If you saw it, you knew it was the most explosive part of his show,” Allen says. His power source came from Stinky the Sock! Those who were lucky enough to catch Tisdale in concert got a glimpse of his alter ego when he’d perform 20 to 30-minute funk-filled interludes during his jazz shows. Inspired by great funk artists like Bootsy Collins and Robert Wilson of the Gap Band, Tisdale created his own funky moniker: Tiz and named his band The Fonkie Planetarians. At first it was a playful joke with a few demos here and there. “People are going to see a whole ‘nother side of Wayman on this record-he was on a mission to play as hard and funky as he could.” Tisdale confided in Allen that a funk project was something he always wanted to do. “He always wanted to make funk music,” says Derek (DOA) Allen, who produced The Fonk Record and was one of Tisdale’s closest friends. įor those who knew him best, it seemed only natural that Tisdale would craft a funk project. Featuring 11 original songs, Tisdale’s own funky vocals and a crew of down-and-dirty musicians, The Fonk Record also boasts three guest stars with extensive funk résumés- George Clinton, George Duke and Ali Woodson. ![]() (J– May 15, 2009)Īfter a stellar career that produced eight top-selling jazz CDs and one gospel project, prepare yourself for a different side of Wayman Tisdale -one that was 12 years in the making! It’s The Fonk Record, which Mack Avenue Records will release on its Rendezvous imprint on October 26, 2010. We honor your courage, give thanks for your friendship and celebrate your music. ![]()
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