The Brides of Funkenstein

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The Brides of Funkenstein was a funk musical group originally composed of singers Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry. Previously background singers for Sly Stone, Mabry and Silva joined the P-Funk collective in 1977. George Clinton named the group (based on the scenario and characters from the Parliament album The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein) and produced their first album, Funk Or Walk, for Atlantic Records in 1978. Their debut album skyrocketed to success, selling over three hundred thousand copies within the first week as well as winning a record world award for best new female group.[citation needed] The Brides of Funkenstein charted at Number 7 on the R&B Hit charts; the single single release "Disco To Go" was certified gold in America and reached platinum status in Europe and Asia. The duo became the opening act fixture of the P-Funk road shows; as well as performing with Parliament Funkadelic. Lynn Mabry left the group in 1979. Dawn Silva, the original lead vocalist, would pick up the torch and invite back-up vocalist "Bridesmaids" Sheila Horne and Jeanette McGruder to sing on the second Brides album, Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy. Dawn Silva, Sheila Horne and Jeanette McGruder were to receive a Cashbox Rhythm & Blues award for best new female artist, beating out The Pointer Sisters, Sister Sledge, and Cheryl Lynn. The Brides' second album was rated in 2001 by Rolling Stone as one of the top 25 albums ever released.[citation needed] The trio recorded a third album, "Shadows

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Funk Or Walk

Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy

George Clinton Family Series Pt. 2

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In Yo' Face! The History Of Funk, Vol. 5

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George Clinton Family Series Pt. 3 - P Is The Funk

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In Yo' Face!: The History of Funk, Vol. 5

In Yo' Face! The History Of Funk - Vol. 5

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Classic P-Funk Mastercuts Vol. 1

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Funk Or Walk LP

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Classic P-Funk Mastercuts Volume 1

A Fifth of Funk

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Funk - Gett Off Yur Fat Part 4

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