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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Remembering the legendary William Shelby on his birthday. Today, September 30th, we honor the life and incredible musical legacy of William Shelby (September 30, 1956 – October 26, 2021). As a brilliant vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter, he helped shape the soundtrack of the funk and R&B eras.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are live; Inside the International Peace Museum with The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center are sponsoring a free Funk Line Dance on Courthouse Square in Dayton on September 21st, The 25th Anniversary of the UN's International Day of Peace. Located at 10 North Ludlow, Dayton, OH 45402.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Jerome Benton (born September 19, 1962) is an American musical performer, backup dancer and comedic actor. He can be seen in music videos by Janet Jackson and Prince, but he is known for his association with Morris Day and The Time. www.thefunkcenter.org

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Remembering Fred “Timbales” Lewis: The Percussion Master Who Transformed the Sound of Funk! The world of funk music lost a foundational pillar with the passing on (February 20, 1951 – September 14, 2023). A Original member of the Funk group; Original Lakeside!

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Remembering a Funk Super Star, Mr. Daniel "Danny" Webster, Co-Lead Singer and Guitarist for the Funk group, "SLAVE." (January 6, 1959 - September 10, 2020). May He Rest In Peace. #slave #DanielWebster #funkmusic #RIP #daytonohio #thelandoffunk #thefunkcapitaloftheworld www.thefunkcenter.org

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Remembering Alfa Anderson (born September 7, 1946- December 17, 2024). She was an African-American Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Educator. She was best known as one of the lead vocalists of the 1970's Disco Funk Band; "CHIC".

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Remembering Ronald LaPread, (born September 4, 1950- May 30, 2026)(RIP). He was the legendary bass player for the Funk/R&B group "The COMMODORES" (1969-1986). Ronald was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. Prior to joining the Commodores, he played organ in a blues group called The Corvettes.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The International Peace Museum/The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (DBA) TheFunkCenter are collaborating to host the International Day of Peace event at Courthouse Square, located at 23 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402. The celebration begins exactly at 5:00 pm. on Monday, September 21, 2026.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

On August 28, 2026, President Tom Roberts presented our Founder & CEO, David R. Webb of The Funk Music Hall of Fame Exhibition Center (DBA) TheFunkCenter- The NAACP Presidential Award in Ohio is an honor presented by local and state bodies of the Ohio Conference NAACP.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In 2016, former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley presented David R. Webb Sr. (Founder and CEO of The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center) with a Key to the City. During this ceremony, she officially designated August 26th as Funk Music Day to honor Webb's dedication to preserving the city's legacy.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Dolly Parton and the Spirit of Funk: A Tribute Music's greatest power is its ability to bring people together across genres, generations, and cultures. In that spirit, we celebrate an artist whose influence extends far beyond the boundaries of country music.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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David Russell Webb Sr @davidrwebbsr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Look what I found in his shoe box is an incredible find, as these promotional Death Row Records "Dog Pound" chains from the mid-1990's are now highly sought-after hip-hop memorabilia. Why This Is a Major Find massive Nostalgia: I lost it right at the peak of Death Row Records' dominance in 1995.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Yes, our Founder & CEO of The Funk Center, David R. Webb Sr. is heavily associated with these taglines through his work to preserve and promote Dayton, Ohio's musical legacy. As the Founder and CEO of [The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center] (facebook.com/TheFunkCenter/)

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Sad news out of Dayton Ohio the passing of Shawn Sandridge (RIP), an essential architect of the historic Dayton funk scene and co-founder of the influential groups; SUN and Dayton, leaves behind an extraordinary musical legacy. #RIP #funk #thefunkcenter #thegroupdaytom

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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The Dayton Scene Radio Show @thedaytonscene.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Happy Birthday to Kym Miller (born August 18, 1955), a founding member of the "Instant Funk" band from out of Trenton, New Jersey.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Remembering a "Blue-Eyed Soul Singer," Happy Birthday to Bobby Caldwell (born on August 15, 1951 - March 15, 2023) a soulful R&B singer, songwriter who had a major hit in 1978/"What You Won't Do for Love," his voice and musical style has been adored by generations of new artists.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to @GrahamLarry, (born August 14, 1946) is an African American bass guitar player and singer formerly with "Sly & the Family Stone," a soul and funk band. He is the founder and frontman of the Funk group, "Graham Central Station." thefunkcenter.org

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Online Donations: Visit the official Website-at; thefunkcenter.org and navigate to the donation button. Mail-In Donations: You can mail your tax-deductible contributions directly to the organization's P.O. Box: The Funk Center Inc. P.O. Box 26081 Dayton, OH 45426.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Tripp Fontane, a prominent Dayton-born poet, storyteller, and culture advocate, is an active community supporter of David Russell Webb Sr, Founder & CEO of The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (also widely known as The Funk Center in Dayton, Ohio). youtube.com/watch?v=mHnr...

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Happy Birthday to Thomas Lockett (born August 4, 1958). He is a Producer, Songwriter, Saxophonist and Photographer. He is one of the original members of the Funk group "SLAVE", "AURA" and "SLAVE X". All of the bands originated out of Dayton Ohio. #thefunkcenter www.thefunkcenter.org

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Fundraising Video for THE FUNK MUSIC HALL OF FAME & EXHIBITION CENTER (DBA) THE FUNK CENTER-Donate Now! youtube.com/watch?v=wQOt... Online Donations: Visit the official website at The Funk Center Website; thefunkcenter.org and navigate to the donation button.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Online Donations: Visit the official Website; thefunkcenter.org and navigate to the donation button. Mail-In Donations: You can mail your tax-deductible contributions directly to the organization's P.O. Box: The Funk Center Inc. P.O. Box 26081 Dayton, OH 45426.

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Happy Birthday to Nate Guido Hughes (born July 31, 1952), Percussionist for Rick James & The Original Stone City Band! Photograph Credit by: Gloria Barber, West Coast Funk Ambassador for The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center & The Dayton Scene Radio Show in Dayton OH. www.thefunkcenter.org

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

youtube.com/watch?v=2Ubm... Online Donations: Visit the official website thefunkcenter.org and navigate to the donation button. Mail-In Donations: You can mail your tax-deductible contributions directly to the organization's P.O. Box: The Funk Music Hall of Fame Inc. P.O. Box 26081 Dayton, OH 45426

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center/TheFunkCenter @thefunkcenter.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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