Hi-Tension

Hi-Tension
OriginLondon, England
GenresBrit funk[1]
Years active1971 (1971)–1984 (1984), 2014–present
LabelsIsland Records, EMI, Streetwave
MembersPaul Philips
Jeffrey Guishard
Paapa Mensah
Patrick McLean
Paul McLean
Past membersPhil Fearon
David Joseph
Ken Joseph
David Reid
Leroy Williams
Courtney Pine

Hi-Tension are a British band based in North West London, and are pioneers of Brit funk.[1] with the original line-up being Paul Philips (guitarist), Jeff Guishard (percussionist & vocalist), David Joseph (keyboard player and lead vocals), Paul McLean (lead guitar and vocals) Ken Joseph (bass player) Patrick McLean (Saxophonist & vocalist), David Reid and Paapa Mensah (both drummers)[2] and Leroy Williams. Hi-Tension originally performed as 'Hot Wax' but due to a legal technicality, they changed the band name to Hi-Tension in 1977. They had hits with the songs "Hi Tension" and "British Hustle", both were top 20 hits in the UK.

  1. ^ a b Petridis, Alexis (2 April 2021). "'There were pitched battles, fist fights': how Britfunk overcame racism to reinvigorate UK pop". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  2. ^ Wynn, Ron. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 March 2009.