Wild Cherry Lyrics — by Popularity
Wild Cherry Albums
About Wild Cherry
Wild Cherry was an American funk-rock band from Pittsburgh who achieved massive crossover success with their 1976 anthem "Play That Funky Music," which became one of the defining songs bridging rock and funk. Led by Rob Parissi, the group evolved from a hard rock outfit into masters of white funk, with their infectious groove and call-and-response vocals creating a blueprint for rock bands incorporating R&B elements. Their debut album "Play That Funky Music White Boy" spawned multiple hits including "I Feel Sanctified," establishing them as pioneers of the funk-rock fusion that would influence countless artists. Though they never matched their initial commercial peak, Wild Cherry's cultural impact endures as "Play That Funky Music" remains a staple of classic rock radio and a testament to music's power to transcend racial boundaries.