Hobex is an American funk group from North Carolina.
Hobex | |
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| Origin | Durham, North Carolina, United States |
| Genres | Funk, Soul |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Phrex Records |
| Website | hobex.com |
History
editHobex was formed by singer/guitarist Greg Humphreys after the demise of his prior ensemble, Dillon Fence, alongside drummer Steve Hill (originally from Johnny Quest) and bassist Andy Ware. Their first release was 1996's Payback EP, which was a regional hit in the southeastern United States.[1] Their debut full-length, Back in the 90s, came out in 1998 but was re-released on Slash/London Records in 1999 as the band gained press.[2] 2000's Wisteria and 2002's U Ready Man? (featuring members of a side project of Squirrel Nut Zippers called The Jazz Squad Horns) followed.[3] The group took a break from recording before returning with 2007's Enlightened Soul.[4]
Members
edit- Current Members
- Greg Humphreys - vocals, guitar, songwriting
- Andy Ware - Bass
- Dan Davis - Drums
- Doug Largent - Organ
- Robert Cantrell - Percussion
- Tim Smith - Sax
- Former members
- Steve (The Doctor) Hill - drums
- Dustin Clifford - Drums
- April Howell - backing vocals
Discography
edit- Payback EP (Symbiotic Records, 1996)
- Back in the 90's (Phrex Records, 1998; re-released on London Records, 1999)
- Wisteria (Phrex, 2000)
- U Ready Man? (Tone-Cool/Artemis Records, 2002)
- Enlightened Soul (Phrex, 2007)
References
edit- ^ Hobex at Allmusic
- ^ Album of the Week. New York Times, November 12, 1999. Accessed October 12, 2007.
- ^ Review of U Ready, Man?. Rolling Stone, October 22, 2002. Accessed October 12, 2007.
- ^ Review of Enlightened Soul. Pop Matters, February 6, 2007. Accessed October 12, 2007.
External links
edit- Hobex Official Website
- Hobex on MySpace
- Hobex: Free the Music by Setting the Trend From Honest Tune.
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