Whitey (band)
Whitey was an American band playing rock, funk and Latin styles from 1989 to 1997. Originating in Denton, Texas, Whitey was popular in the Dallas and Austin scenes including Deep Ellum and became known for its wild stage antics. They toured extensively throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
In 1993, Whitey was featured on the first Denton Discoveries CD, produced by Jack Griffis, owner of the Depot Beer Garden. This project laid the groundwork for the Denton Discoveries Foundation, an initiative created to support and promote local music talent.
In 1994, Whitey won the Dallas Observer music award for best funk/ group.
Whitey was formed in Denton in the early 1990s, the brain child of Corey Korn while playing in another Denton band called the Cowtippers. The original name was to be Kill Whitey, but Corey thought it might be too extreme and shortened it to Whitey.
Past band members
- Chris Veon - vocals, guitar
- Zac Baird - vocals, keyboards
- Carl - vocals, keys
- Corey Korn - bass, vocals
- Andrew Barefoot - bass
- Eric Korb - guitar, vocals, trumpet
- David Willingham - guitar
- Austin Castillo - lead birthday
- Thad Scott - saxophone
- Raul Vallejo - trombone
- Fernando Castillo - trumpet
- William Brown - Sax&10"
- J. Walter Hawkes - trombone
- Phill - drums
- David C - percussion, drums
- Jesse - drums
- Toby Sheets - drums, percussion, vocals
- Mike - drums
- Eric Hansen - drums
- John Speice - drums
- Go Go Ray - drums
- Chris L - percussion, drums
- Laura Elizabeth Sinks - vocals
- Rebecca - vocals
- Shawna - vocals
- Trey - vocals
- J Rob - vocals
- Brit Davis - drums, percussion, dance