Whitey was an American band playing rock, funk and Latin styles from 1989 to 1997. Originating in

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and became known for its wild stage antics. They toured extensively throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. In 1994, Whitey won the

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music award for best funk/ group. Whitey was formed in Denton in the early 1990s, the brain child of Corey Korn while playing in another Denton band called the Cowtippers. The original name was to be Kill Whitey (an ironic twist on a mainly white funk band), but Corey thought it might be too extreme and shortened it to Whitey.

Past band members

* Chris Veon (Catfish) - vocals, guitar *

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(Zaphrodesiac) - vocals, keyboards * Carl (Captain Carl) - vocals, keys * Corey Korn (Fuzzy Bubba) - bass, vocals * Andrew Barefoot (Speed Jesus) - bass * Eric Korb (?) - guitar, vocals, trumpet * David Willingham (Dr. Lovedaddy) - guitar * Austin Castillo (Mr. December 27) - lead birthday * Thad Scott (Neckbone) - saxophone * Raul Vallejo (Rolo the Latin Lover) - trombone * Fernando Castillo (Frog Leg) - trumpet * William Brown (Bill 10") - Sax&10" * J. Walter Hawkes (Pork Chop) - trombone * Phill (Peanut) - drums * David C (?) - percussion, drums * Jesse (?) - drums * Toby Sheets (Marijuanicus) - drums, percussion, vocals * Mike (?) - drums * Eric Hansen (Superfoot) - drums * John Speice (?) - drums * Go Go Ray (?) - drums * Chris L (The Professor) - percussion, drums * Laura Elizabeth Sinks (Magic Momma) - vocals * Rebecca (Madame Miracle) - vocals * Shawna (Sister Sunshine) - vocals * Trey (?) - vocals * J Rob (J Rob) - vocals * Brit Davis (Duck Butter) - drums, percussion, dance

Discography

Albums

* ''Whitey'' - 1992 (cassette) * ''Up on the Deeper Still'' - 1994 (cassette)

Compilation albums

* ''Tales From The Edge'' - 1992 KDGE-FM (CD) Album Information * ''Denton Discoveries'' - 1993 (CD)

Bootlegs

* ''Black Label Days'' - 1998 (CD)

References

External links

Whitey Myspace Fanpage containing 2 tracks
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