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Stank - Funk Is The Way (Part 1) (1974)

#Stank #FunkIsTheWay #70sfunk #70smusic #aimusic Long buried beneath layers of dust and funk folklore, the legendary Dayton, Ohio-based band Stank finally gets its overdue shine with the rediscovery of their explosive debut: Funk Is The Way (The Anthology). A hidden treasure unearthed from the Machine Mob vault, this multi-song funk saga is a masterclass in unfiltered groove, unapologetic rhythm, and electrified soul — a full-blown journey through the rawest corners of 1970s funk. Formed in 1974, Stank made a brief but powerful impact on the funk landscape, often cited as the mysterious influence behind the more commercially known Funky Junction. But for those who know, Stank were the truth — a wild, untamed funk collective that played for the people, the soul, and the streets. The anthology kicks off with its opening gem, “Funk Is The Way (Part 1)” — a righteous, rhythm-drenched declaration of funk supremacy. Leading the charge is the untamed powerhouse Cleon "Boogie Slim" Simmons, whose deep blues-tinged vocals and floor-shaking basslines grab you by the collar and drag you into the groove. He doesn’t just sing the funk — he preaches it. Backing his bass sermon is the six-string sorcery of Chester “Fingertips” Ray, a guitar wizard whose riffs sizzle with funk magic and wonder. Driving it all home is Darius “Thumpasaurus” Tate on drums, whose crisp, foot-stomping rhythms give the groove its spine and swagger. And when the horns of Otis “Ohh Lawd” Morgan erupt, you feel it in your chest — a fiery brass exclamation point to every bar of funk. Sweetening the stew are the soul sisters Rochelle “Sugar Flame” Jones and Wanda “Midnight Sugar” Richardson, who lace every track with tambourines, harmonies, and feminine funk finesse. Their presence doesn’t just enhance the band — it completes it. From start to finish, Funk Is The Way (The Anthology) is more than a compilation — it’s a long-lost gospel of groove, a relic of true funk royalty finally rising from the vault. For the uninitiated, this is your first lesson. For the funk faithful, this is sacred scripture. Stank brings that stanky funk — the kind that makes your face scrunch, your shoulders bounce, and your spirit surrender. And now that it’s back, there's no doubt: Funk is the way. The only way. Stank - The Band: Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar - Cleon "Boogie Slim" Simmons Lead Guitar, Background Vocals - Chester “Fingertips” Ray Drums - Darius “Thumpasaurus” Tate Horns - Otis “Ohh Lawd” Morgan Tambourines, Background Vocals - Rochelle “Sugar Flame” Jones and Wanda “Midnight Sugar” Richardson