DJs in bands

[BitMaestro]

i wouldnt say rage started it. id go with bodycount.

but even then there were a lot of groups (on the rap and metal side) who would fuse it for various tracks.

this was post bodycount and pre-rage and a bloody good track! this is public enemy covering their own track but this time featuring anthrax

First Exposure to this was Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, along with one of Q Bert's tracks I think.

going back to the OP djs in a band.

cant forget the legendary australian dmc champ dj a.s.k. as part of renegade funk train

YES, this works well in a funk context.

With styles like Jazz that have a strong focus on improvising, I'm amazed there isn't more people doing more with Jazz/funk bands.

[Kodiak]

I'm amazed there isn't more people doing more with Jazz/funk bands.

There is, just not mainstream stuff you hear. Plenty of local bands playing this stuff, especially uni bands. I would home across them all the time when I lived in Brisbane.

[OxyKon]

Mr Han in Linkin Park. They did an album called Reanimation with a heap if hip hop guys. The executioners did a little scratch bit in that too. Well worth having a listen to

have this on wax, so good

[OxyKon]

Incubus videos incoming

BOOM!!!!

[BitMaestro]

I'm amazed there isn't more people doing more with Jazz/funk bands.

There is, just not mainstream stuff you hear. Plenty of local bands playing this stuff, especially uni bands. I would home across them all the time when I lived in Brisbane.

Funny you mention that, haha.

A guy in my course has set up jazz/hip hop nights at at grace darling hotel and I'm keeping an eye out for bands that might be interested in giving me a go, all music student bands, haha. Wanna practice up a tad more before I present myself..

This thread has been very resourceful, thanks a lot.

[BeatLeSS]

[Trennaa]

Bombs Away have incorporated a band style to thier shows quite often.

They've had a YouTube Cover-drummer Matt Maguire bring drums to the stage, while Sketch has been known to play Guitar, Tommy Shades as the MC/Vocalist, and their own DJ to mix the music.

[BitMaestro]

Ahhh, I like this.

Was curious if you could be centre stage in a band behind the decks, now i know.