The Fatback Band

Friday 2nd Sep 2016

location_city The Philharmonic Hall and Rooms, Liverpool

The Fatback Band

American soul-funk outfit formed in the '70s, later known as Fatback.

Members have included Bill "Fatback" Curtis - drums, George Williams - trumpet, Ledjerick Todd Woods - trumpet, Bob "Zoot" James - keyboard and others.

Their hits include "(Do The) Spanish Hustle", "Double Dutch", "I Found Lovin" and "(Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop".

Their 1979 track "King Tim III (Personality Jock)" is often cited as being the first rap record.