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KONK | |
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 KONK on the rooftop of Danceteria in New York City, circa 1983 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | No wave, Afro-punk, electro, funk |
| Years active | 1981–1988 |
| Labels | 99 Records, Dog Brothers Records, Celluloid, Rough Trade, 4th & B'way, Soul Jazz, Sleeping Bag, Factory, Unleashed Music |
| Members | Dana Vlcek Geordie Gillespie Richard Edson Shannon Dawson Scott Gillis Jonny Sender Angel Quinones |
| Past members | Perkin Barnes Joe Gallant Katie Taylor Daniel Sadownick Al Diaz Heather Earnest Tomás Doncker |
| Website | www.konknyc.com |
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. [1]
