Defunkt

Defunkt
Defunkt in June 1981
Background information
Origin	New York City, New York, United States
Genres	Jazz fusion, punk jazz, punk funk, funk rock, jazz-funk, experimental
Years active	1978 (1978)–present
Members	Joseph Bowie Kim Clarke Ronnie Drayton Bill Bickford John Mulkerin Kenny Martin

Defunkt is a musical group founded by trombonist/singer Joseph Bowie 1978 in New York City, United States, and still active. Their music touches on elements of punk rock, funk and jazz.

Defunkt has been active since 1978. They merge avant-garde aesthetics with punk rock and funk, and have produced 15 recordings on various independent labels. The band has traveled throughout the world as an opening act for such artists as James Brown, David Byrne and Talking Heads, The Clash, Hans Dulfer, Candy Dulfer, Isaac Hayes, Prince, Larry Graham, Me'Shell NdegéOcello, Maceo Parker.

The band has also performed at Jazz Festivals, as well as Rock & Soul venues throughout the world, gaining a small but devoted cult status.