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DeWayne McKnight
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McKnight in 2009
Background information
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.

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

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