Lipps Inc.
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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]
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Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
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Years active | 1979–1985 |
Labels | Casablanca Records, Phonogram, Polydor, Polyfar, PolyGram, DreamWorks |
Past members | Cynthia Johnson Steven Greenberg Margie Cox Melanie Rosales Tom Riopelle Terry Grant David Rivkin |
Website | funkytown.com |
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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]