Lipps Inc.
Lipps, Inc. | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
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| Years active | 1979–1985 |
| Labels | Casablanca Records, Phonogram, Polydor, Polyfar, PolyGram, DreamWorks |
| Past members | Cynthia Johnson Steven Greenberg Margie Cox Melanie Rosales Tom Riopelle Terry Grant David Rivkin |
| Website | funkytown.com |
Lipps, Inc. (/ˈlɪpsɪŋk/ LIP-sink, a pun on the phrase "lip sync") was an American disco and funk group from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The group is best known for the chart-topping 1980 worldwide hit single "Funkytown", which hit No. 1 in 28 countries and was certified as double platinum in sales.
The group originally consisted of lead vocalist Cynthia Johnson and a changing line-up of session musicians, including guitarist David Rivkin, guitarist Tom Riopelle and bassist Terry Grant. Steven Greenberg, the creator of the act, wrote and produced most of the group's music.