DeWayne McKnight facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DeWayne McKnight |
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McKnight in 2009
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| Genres | Funk, funk rock, jazz-funk |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Associated acts | Parliament-Funkadelic Red Hot Chili Peppers The Headhunters |
DeWayne McKnight is a talented American guitarist. He is known for his amazing guitar skills in different music styles. These include funk, funk rock, and jazz-funk.
DeWayne McKnight has played with many famous bands. He was a member of the Headhunters and Parliament-Funkadelic. He also played briefly with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the legendary Miles Davis.
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Early Career with The Headhunters
DeWayne McKnight joined the Headhunters in 1975. This band was known for its unique jazz-funk sound. They mixed jazz music with funk rhythms. He played with them until 1978.
Joining Parliament-Funkadelic
In 1978, DeWayne McKnight became part of Parliament-Funkadelic. This was a very popular and influential funk music group. He played with them for many years, until 2021. He still plays with them sometimes.
Time with Red Hot Chili Peppers
In 1988, DeWayne McKnight briefly joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He played guitar for them after their previous guitarist left. He was later replaced by John Frusciante.
Playing with Miles Davis
DeWayne McKnight also had the chance to play with Miles Davis. Miles Davis was a very famous jazz musician. McKnight played with him for a short time in 1986.
See also
In Spanish: DeWayne "Blackbyrd" McKnight para niños
