Lipps Inc.

Lipps Inc.
Background information
OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Genres
Years active1979–1985
LabelsCasablanca Records, Phonogram, Polydor, Polyfar, PolyGram, DreamWorks
Past membersCynthia Johnson
Steven Greenberg
Margie Cox
Melanie Rosales
Tom Riopelle
Terry Grant
David Rivkin
Websitefunkytown.com

Lipps Inc. (/ˈlɪpsɪŋk/ LIP-sink, a pun on the phrase "lip sync") was an American disco and funk group from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The group is best known for the chart-topping 1980 worldwide hit single "Funkytown", which hit No. 1 in 28 countries and was certified as double platinum in sales.[2]

The group originally consisted of lead vocalist Cynthia Johnson and a changing line-up of session musicians including guitarist David Rivkin, guitarist Tom Riopelle and bassist Terry Grant. Steven Greenberg, the creator of the act, wrote and produced most of the group's music.[3]

  1. ^ a b Huey, Steve. "Lipps, Inc. – Artist Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  2. ^ "Cynthia Johnson - Bio". Cynthiajohnson.net. Archived from the original on September 16, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
  3. ^ "The Official Funkytown Website". Archived from the original on December 10, 2005. Retrieved January 2, 2019.