The legendary innovator of the original East Bay greasy Oakland stroke: the funky groove of the Tower of Power. David played with Tower of Power for seven years and contributed his distinctive drumming style to their very best albums. After leaving TOP he played with a multitude of great artists like Deniece Williams, Patti Austin, Buddy Rich, Natalie Cole, Jermaine Jackson, Mickey Hart, etc. Regarded as one of the worlds best drummers, David is in high demand for drum clinics all over the world. Check your local music store for his excellent drum instruction videos. David has rejoined the Tower of Power making their live performances a true funk experience again.
Hear David play on Gotta Be, Higher Plane and Make Every Second Count
Ray Obiedo
One of the coolest gitarerros around. He's worked with Herbie Hancock, George Duke and now rad. Hay!!! His definitive James Brown influence and laid back west coast latin jazz sound make for some all around groovy listening. He's been recording several solo albums for Windham Hill, our favorite is the album Sticks and Stones.
Hear Ray play on Gotta Be, Higher Plane and Make Every Second Count
Marc van Wageningen
What can we say about this absolutely amazing bassist? Marc plays it all--funk, jazz, afro-cuban, world--and all equally well. You might hear strains of Jaco and Rocco but Marc has developed a sound all his own, one with a quiet ferocity and impeccable taste. It's no wonder that artists as multi-faceted as Sheila E., Francisco Aguabella, or Ray Obiedo have been utilizing this secret weapon of the Bay Area for almost 20 years. Already as a teenager growing up in Amsterdam, Marc played with renown saxman Hans Dulfer (yes, her father) and continues to be a much sought after musician.
Hear Marc play on Higher Plane and Make Every Second Count
Jacko Peake
Jacko Peake's soulful sax and flute playing is known from Tokyo to San Francisco, New York to London and back. This native Londoner was a key player in the late 80's - early 90's rare groove scene of London and has toured and recorded with Paul "the Modfather" Weller, as well as artists like Carleen Anderson, the legendary organist Charles Earland and of course, rad. His hallmark gig, however, is with the funk outfit PUSH, where he plays, sings and writes. Be on the lookout for a slamming solo record coming up on 7 Bridges Recordings from this very cool, very versatile gentleman.
Hear Jacko play on radified and Make Every Second Count
Sven 'Wah' Waje
His pulsating wah wah rhythm guitar has been the motor for the funk revival in Hamburg, Germany in the early 90's. Sven is active in many Hamburg projects, but mainly devotes his time to his own band "ST&P", teaming up with his brother Tim on the turntables. They released two albums on Soulciety Records.
Hear Sven play on radified and Gotta Be
Ernie McKone
The head of the North London based dance label "Boogie Back" is known for his rock solid and soulful bass playing, as well as his producing skills. Ernie McKone on bass and Crispin Taylor on drums build the backbone of THE original London Rare Groove band "Push", a band for which the "Brand New Heavies" used to open and "Seal" used to sing! These two were also the secret behind the live success of "talkin' loud"-act "Galliano". Ernie continues putting out high quality music on "Boogie Back".
Hear Ernie play on radified and Gotta Be
Corinna "Miss Cee" Ludzuweit
Multi-percussionist Miss Cee has contributed her skills to all of rad.'s albums. She actively studies the cuban school with San Francisco Bay Area heavy weight congero and timbalero John Santos and teaches high profile drum clinics throughout Germany. Miss Cee is an exciting live performer playing for many major artists' European tours.
Hear Miss Cee play on radified, Gotta Be, Higher Plane and Make Every Second Count
