Dan Reed Network

The Profile

Dan Reed Network are an American funk rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1984. Led by singer/guitarist Dan Reed, the classic lineup includes Brion James, Melvin Brannon II, Blake Sakamoto, and Dan Pred. They fused funk rhythms with hard rock sheen on albums like Dan Reed Network (1988), Slam (1989), and The Heat (1991), later reuniting for Fight Another Day (2016) and Let's Hear It For The King (2022).

American funk rock band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1984. Classic lineup: Dan Reed (vocals, guitar), Brion James (guitar), Melvin Brannon II (bass), Blake Sakamoto (keyboards), Dan Pred (drums). Albums include Dan Reed Network (1988), Slam (1989), The Heat (1991), Fight Another Day (2016), and Let's Hear It For The King (2022). Slam was produced by Nile Rodgers; The Heat was produced by Bruce Fairbairn.

One review praises Dan Reed Network’s tight fusion of funk and hard rock, focusing on Slam (1989). It highlights consistent songwriting, arena-ready sheen, and danceable grooves. The reviewer notes a lack of a singular breakout single but commends the album’s overall quality. Standout mentions include Slam, Cruise Together, Lover, Stronger Than Steel, and Seven Sisters Road.