Wild Cherry

Wild Cherry
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Wild Cherry was an American funk rock band formed in Mingo Junction, Ohio in 1970 that was best known for its song "Play That Funky Music".

Members

Final lineup

• Rob Parissi – vocals, guitar (1970–1979)
• Donnie Iris – guitar, vocals (1978–1979)
• Cooke Michalchick – bass, vocals (1978–1979)
• Ronald Beitle – drums, percussion (1975–1979)
• Mark Avsec – keyboards (1975–1979)

Previous members

• Ben Difabbio – drums, vocals (1970–1975)
• Louie Osso – guitar, vocals (1970–1973)
• Larry Brown – bass, vocals (1970–1973)
• Larry Mader – keyboards, vocals (1970–1973)
• Coogie Stoddart – guitar, vocals (1973–1975, 1977–78)
• Joe Buchmelter – bass (1973)
• Bucky Lusk – bass (1973–1975)
• Allen Wentz – bass, synthesizer, vocals (1975–1978)
• Bryan Bassett – guitar (1975–1978)