Whitey was an American band playing rock, funk and Latin styles from 1989 to 1997. Originating in Denton, Texas, Whitey was popular in the Dallas and Austin scenes including Deep Ellum and became known for its wild stage antics. They toured extensively throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
In 1993, Whitey was featured on the first Denton Discoveries CD, produced by Jack Griffis, owner of the Depot Beer Garden. This project laid the groundwork for the Denton Discoveries Foundation, an initiative created to support and promote local music talent.
In 1994, Whitey won the Dallas Observer music award for best funk/ group.
Whitey was formed in Denton in the early 1990s, the brain child of Corey Korn while playing in another Denton band called the Cowtippers. The original name was to be Kill Whitey (an ironic twist on a mainly white funk band), but Corey thought it might be too extreme and shortened it to Whitey.
Past band members Chris Veon (Catfish) - vocals, guitar Zac Baird (Zaphrodesiac) - vocals, keyboards Carl (Captain Carl) - vocals, keys Corey Korn (Fuzzy Bubba) - bass, vocals Andrew Barefoot (Speed Jesus) - bass Eric Korb (?) - guitar, vocals, trumpet David Willingham (Dr. Lovedaddy) - guitar Austin Castillo (Mr. December 27) - lead birthday Thad Scott (Neckbone) - saxophone Raul Vallejo (Rolo the Latin Lover) - trombone Fernando Castillo (Frog Leg) - trumpet William Brown (Bill 10") - Sax&10" J. Walter Hawkes (Pork Chop) - trombone Phill (Peanut) - drums David C (?) - percussion, drums Jesse (?) - drums Toby Sheets (Marijuanicus) - drums, percussion, vocals Mike (?) - drums Eric Hansen (Superfoot) - drums John Speice (?) - drums Go Go Ray (?) - drums Chris L (The Professor) - percussion, drums Laura Elizabeth Sinks (Magic Momma) - vocals Rebecca (Madame Miracle) - vocals Shawna (Sister Sunshine) - vocals Trey (?) - vocals J Rob (J Rob) - vocals Brit Davis (Duck Butter) - drums, percussion, dance
Discography
Albums Whitey - 1992 (cassette) Up on the Deeper Still - 1994 (cassette)
Compilation albums Tales From The Edge - 1992 KDGE-FM (CD) Album Information Denton Discoveries - 1993 (CD)
Bootlegs Black Label Days - 1998 (CD)
References
External links Whitey Myspace Fanpage containing 2 tracks