Fatback is the funk ensemble also known as the Fatback Band. Its early lineup included drummer Bill Curtis, guitarist Johnny King, bassist Johnny Flippin, trumpeter George Williams, saxophonist Earl Shelton and...
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Fatback is the funk ensemble also known as the Fatback Band. Its early lineup included drummer Bill Curtis, guitarist Johnny King, bassist Johnny Flippin, trumpeter George Williams, saxophonist Earl Shelton and flutist George Adam. The group recorded dance-focused singles as well as novelty and message songs during the 1970s and early 1980s.
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AllMusic - Fatback Band biography
Biography read for funk identity, early musicians and range of repertoire. This artist background does not establish the edit or first-release date of King Tim III. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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