Harry Wayne Casey
| Harry Wayne Casey | |
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Casey performing in 2006
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | K.C. |
| Born |
January 31, 1951 Hialeah, Florida |
| Origin | Greater Miami, Florida |
| Genres | Disco, blue-eyed soul, pop, funk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Piano, vocals |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | Rhino, Epic, Meca, TK, Sunshine Sound |
| Associated acts | KC and the Sunshine Band |
| Website | www |
Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey (born January 31, 1951) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for his group, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, and as a producer of several hits for other artists.
Harry Wayne Casey formed his band in 1973. He was introduced to Richard Finch, who was doing engineering work on records for TK. Thus began the Casey-Finch musical collaboration. The initial members were just Casey and Finch. Guitarist Jerome Smith (June 18, 1953 - July 28, 2000) and drummer Robert Johnson, both TK studio musicians were later added.
The first few songs, "Blow Your Whistle" (September 1973) and "Sound Your Funky Horn" (February 1974), were released as singles, and did well enough on the U.S. R&B chart and overseas that TK wanted a follow up single and album. However, while working on demos for K.C. & the Sunshine Band the song, "Rock Your Baby" (George McCrae) was created. The band's "Queen of Clubs" was a hit in the UK, peaking at No. 7, and they went on tour there in 1975.
K.C. and the Sunshine Band became prominent in the United States in 1975 with "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way (I Like It)." Other Casey-Finch favorites include "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty," "I'm Your Boogie Man," "Keep It Comin' Love" and "Please Don't Go." "Boogie Shoes" appeared on the soundtrack album for Saturday Night Fever. He also joined Teri DeSario on her hit "Yes, I'm Ready" in 1979. Casey also part-wrote "I Ain't Lyin'" (a UK hit for George McCrae in late 1975).
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