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Funk metal (sometimes typeset differently such as funk-metal) is a fusion genre of music which emerged in the 1980s, as part of the alternative metal movement. It typically incorporates elements of funk and heavy metal (often thrash metal ), and in some cases other styles, such as punk and experimental music.
- Mid-1960s, United States
- Big Gigantic
- Isaac Hayes – “Theme from ‘Shaft'” Hot 100 peak: No. 1 for two weeks beginning Nov. 20, 1971.
- Wild Cherry – “Play That Funky Music” Hot 100 peak: No. 1 for three weeks beginning Sept. 18, 1976. Listen here.
- Lyn Collins – “Think (About It)” Hot 100 peak: No. 66 for two weeks beginning Sept. 30, 1972. Listen here.
- The Isley Brothers – “It’s Your Thing” Hot 100 peak: No. 2 for one week: May 3, 1969. Listen here.
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