Wild Cherry
Formed in Mingo Junction, Ohio in 1970, Wild Cherry was a funk, rock, and soul
band best known for their 1976 international hit “Play That Funky Music.”
Founded by lead vocalist and guitarist Rob Parissi, Wild Cherry went through
numerous line-up changes with Parissi remaining the sole constant member during
their nine-year existence. The first Wild Cherry line-up focused on paying rock
music and became a popular local live band. Beginning in 1970, they released a
series of singles on their own label including “You Can Be High (But Lay Low)”
(1970), “Something Special on Your Min...
