The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter
@thefunkcenter.bsky.social
VISION
To establish a home for the legacy of Funk music by acknowledging the artists who brought this art form to life while showcasing the Funk experience.
www.thefunkcenter.org
To establish a home for the legacy of Funk music by acknowledging the artists who brought this art form to life while showcasing the Funk experience.
www.thefunkcenter.org
Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton's Musical Legacy!
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
February 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton's Musical Legacy!
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton's Musical Legacy!
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
February 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Honoring Black History; Funk Center CEO & Founder David Webb revitalizes Dayton's Musical Legacy!
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
youtube.com/watch?v=rLvf...
Remembering Cynthia Robinson, Happy Birthday (born January 12, 1944 – November 23, 2015). She was an African American musician, best known for being a founding member/trumpeter and vocalist in the Funk group, "Sly & the Family Stone."
January 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Remembering Cynthia Robinson, Happy Birthday (born January 12, 1944 – November 23, 2015). She was an African American musician, best known for being a founding member/trumpeter and vocalist in the Funk group, "Sly & the Family Stone."
Remembering a Funk Super Star, Mr. Daniel "Danny" Webster (born January 6, 1959 - September 10, 2020). He was an African-American, Co-Lead Singer, Guitarist, and original member of the Funk group, "SLAVE". The band's origin started in 1975 in Dayton Ohio. (May He Rest in Peace).
#slave
#slave
January 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Remembering a Funk Super Star, Mr. Daniel "Danny" Webster (born January 6, 1959 - September 10, 2020). He was an African-American, Co-Lead Singer, Guitarist, and original member of the Funk group, "SLAVE". The band's origin started in 1975 in Dayton Ohio. (May He Rest in Peace).
#slave
#slave
"GET YOUR SWAG ON FUNK FANS." Hey Everyone, The moment you've been waiting to get your Funky Merch Galore Right here at The Funk Center Store. Click on our web store link at the bottom of this page. We are keeping Funk Alive for Generations to come!
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January 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM
"GET YOUR SWAG ON FUNK FANS." Hey Everyone, The moment you've been waiting to get your Funky Merch Galore Right here at The Funk Center Store. Click on our web store link at the bottom of this page. We are keeping Funk Alive for Generations to come!
thefunkcenter.store
thefunkcenter.org
thefunkcenter.store
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Happy Birthday to Dawn Silva (born January 2, 1954), who started her career as a background singer for Sly & The Family Stone. In 1977, she joined the Parliament- Funkadelic and later became a member of "The Brides of Funkenstein," she was the only original member of the Brides'.
January 2, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Happy Birthday to Dawn Silva (born January 2, 1954), who started her career as a background singer for Sly & The Family Stone. In 1977, she joined the Parliament- Funkadelic and later became a member of "The Brides of Funkenstein," she was the only original member of the Brides'.
Happy Birthday to Marshall "The Rock" Jones (born January 1, 1941 – May 27, 2016 RIP). He is best known as a Founding Member and Bassist for "The Ohio Untouchables"/"The Ohio Players".Watch "Marshall Jones, dedicating his favorite Bass guitar to The Funk Center" on YouTube.
youtu.be/JZImoC9ZErs
youtu.be/JZImoC9ZErs
January 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Happy Birthday to Marshall "The Rock" Jones (born January 1, 1941 – May 27, 2016 RIP). He is best known as a Founding Member and Bassist for "The Ohio Untouchables"/"The Ohio Players".Watch "Marshall Jones, dedicating his favorite Bass guitar to The Funk Center" on YouTube.
youtu.be/JZImoC9ZErs
youtu.be/JZImoC9ZErs
From all of us at The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (dba) "TheFunkCenter" and The Dayton Scene Radio Show. We are wishing you a Happy New Year!
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#thefunkcenter #thefunkcapitaloftheworld #funkmusic #funkcenterswag #thedaytonsceneradioshow #swag #happynewyear2026 #HappynewYear
January 1, 2026 at 12:22 PM
From all of us at The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (dba) "TheFunkCenter" and The Dayton Scene Radio Show. We are wishing you a Happy New Year!
#thefunkcenter #thefunkcapitaloftheworld #funkmusic #funkcenterswag #thedaytonsceneradioshow #swag #happynewyear2026 #HappynewYear
#thefunkcenter #thefunkcapitaloftheworld #funkmusic #funkcenterswag #thedaytonsceneradioshow #swag #happynewyear2026 #HappynewYear
Remembering a Funk Legend, James Brown (born May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006). He was the undisputed "Godfather of Funk Music." He was a producer, singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and drummer and played the harmonica and electric guitar. James is gone but not forgotten (RIP)!
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#thefunkcenter
December 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Remembering a Funk Legend, James Brown (born May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006). He was the undisputed "Godfather of Funk Music." He was a producer, singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and drummer and played the harmonica and electric guitar. James is gone but not forgotten (RIP)!
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#thefunkcenter
Happy Heavenly Birthday, as we look back over the life of Betty Wright, a Grammy-winning icon of R&B/Funk and Soul, (RIP born December 21, 1953 - May 10, 2020). She is best known for her GRAMMY-winning song "Where Is the Love," as well as her hit songs "No Pain, No Gain," "Clean Up Woman".
December 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Happy Heavenly Birthday, as we look back over the life of Betty Wright, a Grammy-winning icon of R&B/Funk and Soul, (RIP born December 21, 1953 - May 10, 2020). She is best known for her GRAMMY-winning song "Where Is the Love," as well as her hit songs "No Pain, No Gain," "Clean Up Woman".
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Legendary Funk Music Drummer; Roger Parker, affectionately known as "Roger Dodger" (born December 20, 1955- March 5, 2023). Roger attended Dunbar High School. He became a musician early in life and professionally as a drummer and percussionist beginning in the 1970's.
December 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Legendary Funk Music Drummer; Roger Parker, affectionately known as "Roger Dodger" (born December 20, 1955- March 5, 2023). Roger attended Dunbar High School. He became a musician early in life and professionally as a drummer and percussionist beginning in the 1970's.
Happy Birthday to Wanda Hutchinson-Vaughn, (born December 17, 1951), a founding member of "The Emotions," an all female African-American, Soul, Disco, and R&B/Funk singing group, that was most successful during the late-1970's and 1980's. The group was formed in their hometown of Chicago, Illinois.
December 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Happy Birthday to Wanda Hutchinson-Vaughn, (born December 17, 1951), a founding member of "The Emotions," an all female African-American, Soul, Disco, and R&B/Funk singing group, that was most successful during the late-1970's and 1980's. The group was formed in their hometown of Chicago, Illinois.
Happy Birthday to Joseph Wooten (born December 15, 1961). An African-American Keyboardist, Singer, Songwriter, Author, Record Producer, Philanthropist, and a member of the world-famous; "Wooten Brothers Band." In 1993 Joseph, became a member of "The 'Steve Miller Band" as their Music Director.
December 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Happy Birthday to Joseph Wooten (born December 15, 1961). An African-American Keyboardist, Singer, Songwriter, Author, Record Producer, Philanthropist, and a member of the world-famous; "Wooten Brothers Band." In 1993 Joseph, became a member of "The 'Steve Miller Band" as their Music Director.
What's the best funk album from the 1970s?
December 13, 2025 at 11:51 AM
What's the best funk album from the 1970s?
Happy Birthday to Sheila "E" (Escovedo), (born December 12, 1957). She been playing music all her life, first with her father Pete Escovedo, also a Percussionist, and then as part of "The George Duke Band," and then alongside "Prince," as a member of his ensemble.
December 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Happy Birthday to Sheila "E" (Escovedo), (born December 12, 1957). She been playing music all her life, first with her father Pete Escovedo, also a Percussionist, and then as part of "The George Duke Band," and then alongside "Prince," as a member of his ensemble.
Happy Birthday to Vincent Ingala (born December 10, 1992), an American Contemporary/urban jazz multi-instrumentalist. His main instrument of choice is the tenor saxophone, although he also plays drums, guitar, and piano and sings.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Happy Birthday to Vincent Ingala (born December 10, 1992), an American Contemporary/urban jazz multi-instrumentalist. His main instrument of choice is the tenor saxophone, although he also plays drums, guitar, and piano and sings.
www.thefunkcentet.org
www.thefunkcentet.org
Happy Birthday to Walter "Clyde" Orange of the Commodores, born December 9, 1946. Formed by a bunch of funk-loving friends at Alabama's Tuskegee Institute, the Commodores became one of the major crossover acts of the 1970's and launched the career of the biggest male solo star of the 1980's.
December 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Happy Birthday to Walter "Clyde" Orange of the Commodores, born December 9, 1946. Formed by a bunch of funk-loving friends at Alabama's Tuskegee Institute, the Commodores became one of the major crossover acts of the 1970's and launched the career of the biggest male solo star of the 1980's.
Happy Birthday to Frankie "Kash" Waddy (born November 30 1948). He is the most accomplished Funk Drummer on the planet, for over four decades. He has worked with James Brown, Parliament -Funkadelic and Bootsy's Rubber Band. Frankie's YouTube interview. youtu.be/JPKpqo3vvPk
November 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Happy Birthday to Frankie "Kash" Waddy (born November 30 1948). He is the most accomplished Funk Drummer on the planet, for over four decades. He has worked with James Brown, Parliament -Funkadelic and Bootsy's Rubber Band. Frankie's YouTube interview. youtu.be/JPKpqo3vvPk
Happy Birthday to Gary "Mudbone" Cooper (born on November 24, 1953). He is an African-American, Writer, Producer, Drummer and Deputy Chief Funk Ambassador for The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center, and a member of the Parliament-Funkadelic and Bootsy's Rubber Band. Enjoy your day
November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Happy Birthday to Gary "Mudbone" Cooper (born on November 24, 1953). He is an African-American, Writer, Producer, Drummer and Deputy Chief Funk Ambassador for The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center, and a member of the Parliament-Funkadelic and Bootsy's Rubber Band. Enjoy your day
Watch THE FLIGHT OF "THE FUNK CENTER" DOCUMENTARY, on YouTube. Click on this link at the bottom of the page and enjoy the show!
youtu.be/a0sXHE1BR34
youtu.be/a0sXHE1BR34
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Watch THE FLIGHT OF "THE FUNK CENTER" DOCUMENTARY, on YouTube. Click on this link at the bottom of the page and enjoy the show!
youtu.be/a0sXHE1BR34
youtu.be/a0sXHE1BR34
On October 24, 2025, David R. Webb Sr, Founder & CEO of The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center and Executive Producer of the syndicated radio program-The Dayton Scene Radio Show, received the Breakthrough Award at the 74th Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards ceremony.
October 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
On October 24, 2025, David R. Webb Sr, Founder & CEO of The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center and Executive Producer of the syndicated radio program-The Dayton Scene Radio Show, received the Breakthrough Award at the 74th Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards ceremony.
On October 24, 2025, David R. Webb Sr, Founder & CEO of The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center and Executive Producer of the syndicated radio program-The Dayton Scene Radio Show, received the Breakthrough Award at the 74th Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards ceremony.
October 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
On October 24, 2025, David R. Webb Sr, Founder & CEO of The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center and Executive Producer of the syndicated radio program-The Dayton Scene Radio Show, received the Breakthrough Award at the 74th Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards ceremony.
Remembering Phelps "Catfish" Collins, Happy Heavenly Birthday (born October 17, 1943 – August 6, 2010)."Catfish" was an African American Musician, who played Lead and Rhythm Guitarist. A founding member in his brother’s group, Bootsy's Rubber Band.
October 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Remembering Phelps "Catfish" Collins, Happy Heavenly Birthday (born October 17, 1943 – August 6, 2010)."Catfish" was an African American Musician, who played Lead and Rhythm Guitarist. A founding member in his brother’s group, Bootsy's Rubber Band.
Let's wish a Happy Birthday to our very own Stephanie Thornton (aka) Jasmine Summers, "The Super Soul Sister" (born October 9, 1963). Jasmine is a radio veteran who moved to Dayton Ohio from the State of Georgia and joined the cast and crew of "THE DAYTON SCENE RADIO SHOW".
October 9, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Let's wish a Happy Birthday to our very own Stephanie Thornton (aka) Jasmine Summers, "The Super Soul Sister" (born October 9, 1963). Jasmine is a radio veteran who moved to Dayton Ohio from the State of Georgia and joined the cast and crew of "THE DAYTON SCENE RADIO SHOW".
Happy Birthday to our former Mayor; Rhine McLin the (54th) Mayor of Dayton Ohio! She has wisdom, knowledge, and understanding with support! She is a big supporter of TheFunkCenter and also, she is one of the producers of the syndicated radio program called; The Dayton Scene Radio Show.
October 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Happy Birthday to our former Mayor; Rhine McLin the (54th) Mayor of Dayton Ohio! She has wisdom, knowledge, and understanding with support! She is a big supporter of TheFunkCenter and also, she is one of the producers of the syndicated radio program called; The Dayton Scene Radio Show.