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The Funkiest White Boys in Music History

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In today's video, we're going in-depth on 10+ of my favorite funky white boys in music. As I say a few times in the video...plz don't take this too seriously lmao. Enjoy the fun of celebrating these men, their goofy swagger, etc. Comment down below with your favorite, cool caucasian crooners (idk I tried to do alliteration).
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20 Comments

@derraumdeuter3671 3 years ago (edited)

David byrne is the undisputed "funkiest white boy" in my book

@jvictor.correia 3 years ago

David Bowie in his blue eyed soul years is funky af

@preciat816 3 years ago (edited)

Putting RADIOHEAD in a funky list over people like George Michael, Damon Albarn, Elvis Costello, Daft Punk, David Bowie, Vulfpeck or any of the members of Queen should be a criminal offence

@Zackadeles 3 years ago

I find it funny how Phil Collins, one of the most British people I've ever seen, has a deep passion for Texas History, and has collected numerous artifacts from that time.

@outofstock22 3 years ago

I can't believe you put Tom McDonald and Kidd Rock at the Number 1 and 2 respectively but you do you, bud

@yy-pt2lh 3 years ago

We have VERY different definitions of funky

@Nizzle48 3 years ago

You’re telling me Huey Lewis’ name was not once said in this video

@yy-pt2lh 3 years ago

No flea? He literally is the definition of funk. FUNK

@artirony410 3 years ago

nah, no one has ever said "play that funky music white boy" when listening to Radiohead

@HelterSeltzer_the_one 3 years ago (edited)

McCartney in "I want you [she's so heavy]" is what I think about. After the dramatic organ chords and the song is silent but he pulls a mean bass line. The first time I heard it, it opened my eyes.

@dylanphillis1080 3 years ago

Damon albarns work for gorillaz deserves at least a mention

@ForevrrFury 3 years ago

Terry Kath of Chicago had an insanely soulful voice. His bandmates called him the white Ray Charles

@marveler8994 3 years ago (edited)

jamiroquai's probably one of my favorite artists coming from a black guy

@elainewaller-rose9707 3 years ago

Three words: Tower of Power.

As a band, they are the funkiest white dudes in the known universe. Respect also to the brotha or two that have been a part of their line-up throughout their existence.

@gabrielmoura8655 3 years ago

would it be controversial to talk about... the red hot chilli peppers...??????

@artirony410 3 years ago (edited)

I think Rod Temperton belongs on here for his work with Heatwave, writing Thriller, Off the Wall, and Rock With You for Michael Jackson, and Give Me The Night for George Benson.

Robby Caldwell also is undeniably a funky white boy for making What You Won't Do For Love. Dude was literally so funky, people thought he was black