Konk (band)


KONK was an American band formed in 1980 in New York City and active until 1988 that emerged during a period marked by the post-punk/new wave and disco scenes which were prevalent at the time. KONK won the attention of both scenes by playing a hybrid of the two musical styles which involved the blending of a new wave attitude with the carefree nature of disco's dance crowd. KONK's musical influences ranged from Afrobeat, jazz and funk to hip hop. Given these influence KONK's style is noted as being highly percussive, and containing simple, yet strong, backing bass lines. As part of New York’s post-punk dance scene they regularly played alongside groups such as Liquid Liquid, Bush Tetras, ESG, the Peech Boys and the Lounge Lizards. They are included in a book by David Byrne and others on the New York post-punk scene.
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Members

KONK was formed by avant-garde jazz personality Dana Vlcek, and had among its many members:
The band was managed by Ken Sitz, later creative director of Conelrad.

Discography

Albums

Yo!, Les Disques Du CrépusculeJams, Dog Brothers RecordsKONK: The Definitive Collection, Unleashed MusicKONK Live at CBGB , Unleashed Music

Compilations

The Sound of KONK , Soul Jazz

Compilation appearances

New York Noise - "Baby Dee", Soul Jazz

Singles and EPs

''Billboard'' charting releases

  • "Your Life" - No. 5 Dance KONK Jams LP Cuts - No. 30

Usage in film