About Stone City Band
Formed in 1978, by The King of Punk Funk, Rick James, the Stone City Band served as Rick's exclusive recording and touring band from the beginning and through the height of his career. ...
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As expressed in many interviews and articles in the 80’s and still today…
“To experience Rick James The Stone City Band live in concert is like an adrenaline rush of pure unabashed raw energy”
Behind every Rock Star, there is a great band. Grammy and American Music Award-Winning...Platinum and Gold Record Producing...They are considered by many of their peers to be one of the greatest live-performing funk/rock bands ever to hit a stage! An adrenaline rush of pure, unabashed, raw energy. The Stone City Band is ready to "Fire Up That Funk."
They were formed in 1978 by The King of Punk Funk, Rick James. The Stone City Band served as Rick's exclusive recording and touring band from the beginning to the height of his career. They were responsible for cranking out the memorable sounds to timeless hits such as "You and I', "Super Freak," "Mary Jane," Bustin' Out," "Ghetto Life," and "Fire and Desire." The Temptations' "Standing on the Top," The Mary Jane Girls "All Night Long," "Boys," "In My House," and many, many more.
This legendary band not only released their albums under Motown's Gordy Label but, for more than two decades, have provided the sounds that have been heard on recordings and tours with Rick James, MC Hammer, Teena Marie, The Mary Jane Girls, The Temptations, Eddie Murphy, Smokey Robinson, New Edition and Bobby Brown to name a few.
Their musical performances can be seen on The Grammy's, The American Music and Soul Train Awards as well as appearances on the Arsenio Hall, Tonight with Jay Leno and Lopez Tonight Shows, Saturday Night Live, Dick Clark's Rockin New Year's Eve, and countless more. Countless samplings are used by many of today's Hip Hop artists. On any given day, you can watch a TV commercial or listen to your Radio, and you will hear that distinctive signature sound of Rick James' Stone City Band. Pulsating bass lines and irresistible rhythms!
The Stone City Band comprises original Motown and Gordy recording producing and touring musicians Lanise Hughes, Tom McDermott, Levi Ruffin, Oscar Alston, Nate Guido Hughes, and Danny Lemelle.
Members
- Tom McDermott - Lead Guitar
- Lanise Hughes - Drums
- Nate Guido Hughes - Percussions
- Oscar Alston - Bass
- Levi Ruffin - Keyboard(s)
- Danny LeMelle - Horns
- Eddie Fluellen - Keyboards(s)
- Mark Love Gonsalves - Lead, Background Vocals
- JaRay Earl - Lead Vocals
- Tanya D Graham - Lead, Background Vocals
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Rick James' lives on through the Stone City Band. As I write this, I am still recovering from one of the absolute best and funkiest performances that I have ever experienced, by the Stone City Band. Stone City Rocks!
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The Boys are Back! I`m so lucky to have grown up with this music, even more lucky to call some of these incredible musicians my friends.
There is a whole generation of folks that need to hear you so keep doing it and keep the history and the funk alive!
Seen Stone City Band at the Funk Festival in Anaheim. Thought they were the best group that performance hands down shoooot!!
Stone City Band was Nasty even on a commercial level. At a time when the business was choosing who they wanted 2 represent certain thangs, they were undeniable. I was still single digits when they hit so I was too young 4 the concerts. But my peoples had all the LPs.
The Stone City Band is the TRUTH!!!! Nearly 40 years in the game and they sound better than ever. Watch a live show, the proof is in their musicianship and sound!!!!
The Best musicians on the planet who knows how to tell their life story through their musical talent & Gifts ..
What they are saying.....
Cindy
Extraordinary!
I was at the show at the Normandie Casino on Saturday and the Stone City Band gave a 5 STAR performance. Surprised this band isn’t booked solid for the next year. Seriously!!
Dee
Normandie Casino CA
I agree with Cindy…The Band was great, “Real Professionals.”
Preston
Musician
I went out the Original Stone City Band this past Saturday at the Normandie Casino and I was amazed at the sound, the showmanship and the overall funky song after song that came off the stage! My hat’s off to the lead vocalist, Randall Bostick for not only his remarkable resemblance to Rick James, but his energy and the way he delivered each song as if they were his own. All I can say is I will see them whenever they are in Southern California, Nevada or Arizona! Top notch performance guys!!!!
Amber
Somebody BOOK These guys solid!!!
Was at the show this past weekend , THE SHOW WAS AMAZING!!!!! I could not stop dancing and groovin’. These guys need to be in Vegas booked solid for the next year. If not Vegas, then book them around LA. House of Blues or something….Book some more shows so I can bring some more of my people out and spread the word to see them again! The show was was so good. I have Pandora stuck on the Rick James Station now. Thank you for an amazing show!!
All Voices Susan Davis
Rick James' lives on through the Stone City Band. As I write this, I am still recovering from one of the absolute best and funkiest performances that I have ever experienced, by the Stone City Band. Stone City Rocks!
The Challenger
Last week, Stone City Band turned out the Sphere Entertainment Complex for two awesome shows. The second show was standing room only, and even those with seats found themselves on their feet as the band rocked the house with hit after hit . It was a great tribute to the "King of Punk Funk", the late Rick James'.
Jeffrey TV
Stone City Band took the main stage next and taking no prisoners. The Stone City Band tore it up and left the crowd screaming as a nice little message to the headliner.