bobby watley

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Pittsburgh Connection: I started my musical career in Pittsburgh. I was a drummer for a vocal group from Steubenville Ohio...EL-LOVE-LOS. I played the Diamond Roller rink, back in the day.Coration Hall with George Benson-Altairs. I also played many Porky Chadwick record hops all over Pa.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers: George Benson, Stanley Turrentine..Edgar Willis...Larry McGee, Wendell Byrd, Gene Ludwig, Jerry Byrd, Dr.Sunseri.Chuck Edwards
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue: The Hurricane.....Mason's on Wylie(years ago)...Crawford Grille
About Me:: I started out as a drummer,playing with organ groups of the 60s. I switched to the B3 Hammond Organ in 1970 after a stint with Dr. Lonnie Smith. I went to Indianapolis Ind and started my own group..FUNK INC,and recorded six albums for Fantasy-Prestige Records. I now live in California as a working musician and recording a new cd.
Website:: http://myspace.com/funkinc