Hobex
| Hobex | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Durham, North Carolina, United States |
| Genres | Funk, Soul |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Phrex Records |
| Associated acts | Dillon Fence |
| Website | hobex.com |
Hobex is an American funk group from North Carolina.
History
Hobex was formed by singer/guitarist Greg Humphreys after the demise of his prior ensemble, Dillon Fence, alongside drummer Steve Hill and bassist Andy Ware. Their first release was 1996's Payback EP, which was a regional hit in the southeastern United States.[1] Their debut full-length, Back in the 90s, came out in 1998 but was re-released on Slash/London Records in 1999 as the band gained press.[2] 2000's Wisteria and 2002's U Ready Man? (featuring members of a side project of Squirrel Nut Zippers called The Jazz Squad Horns) followed.[3] The group took a break from recording before returning with 2007's Enlightened Soul.[4]
Members
- Current Members
- Greg Humphreys - vocals, guitar, songwriting
- Andy Ware - Bass
- Dan Davis - Drums
- Doug Largent - Organ
- Robert Cantrell - Percussion
- Tim Smith - Sax
- Former members
- Steve (The Doctor) Hill - drums
- Dustin Clifford - Drums
- April Howell - backing vocals
Discography
- Payback EP (Symbiotic Records, 1996)
- Back in the 90's (Phrex Records, 1998; re-released on London Records, 1999)
- Wisteria (Phrex, 2000)
- U Ready Man? (Tone-Cool/Artemis Records, 2002)
- Enlightened Soul (Phrex, 2007)
References
- ↑ Hobex at Allmusic
- ↑ Album of the Week. New York Times, November 12, 1999. Accessed October 12, 2007.
- ↑ Review of U Ready, Man?. Rolling Stone, October 22, 2002. Accessed October 12, 2007.
- ↑ Review of Enlightened Soul. Pop Matters, February 6, 2007. Accessed October 12, 2007.
External links
- Hobex Official Website
- Hobex on MySpace
- Hobex: Free the Music by Setting the Trend From Honest Tune.