Wild Cherry

The Profile

American funk rock band led by Robert Parissi from Ohio, best known for the 1976 hit "Play That Funky Music". The self-titled 1976 album contains their signature single; the group's mainstream activity and recordings occurred in the mid-to-late 1970s.

Robert Parissi (from Mingo Junction, Ohio) led Wild Cherry. They were signed to Epic Records and released the self-titled album in 1976. "Play That Funky Music" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976. Parissi later performed smooth jazz and worked as a producer (as noted in interviews in the provided review).

Wild Cherry is a 1970s American funk rock band led by Robert Parissi, best known for the 1976 No. 1 hit "Play That Funky Music". The supplied review praises the band's groove, covers, and cultural impact while noting later decline. The album 'Wild Cherry' and its title single remain their most significant legacy.