Cameo began as a horn-oriented funk band in the 1970s, influenced by Parliament-Funkadelic. By the 1980s, Cameo expanded their sound with influences from pop , hip hop , rock and reggae , and placed more emphasis on keyboards and drum machines.

Welcome to the official website for Larry Blackmon & CAMEO! The funk icons behind classics like "Word Up!" and "Candy" are back with new music and tour dates.

Cameo 's Greatest Hits & Best songs

This discography documents albums and singles released by American R&B/funk band Cameo. P”A list of all 17 albums by the R&B group cameo

Cameo Follow Artist + R&B act led by Larry Blackmon and known for chart hits ranging from greasy funk workouts to synthesized funk swingers to dripping ballads.

Funk - electro band Formed in 1974 in New York, USA. Originally called New York City Players, but changed to The Players after a lawsuit against them, by the Ohio Players. Has released 17 albums between 1977 and 2000. Their definitive hit is 1986's "Word Up". In the '00s, Cameo-bassist Aaron Mills started collaborating with OutKast.

Jun 30, 2024 · Cameo is a funk group that was formed in 1974 in New York City, New York, United States. The band's lineup has constantly fluctuated since its formation, with the only constant being singer-songwriter Larry Blackmon, yet they continue to tour to this day.

Jul 8, 2018 · The band CAMEO is a rhythm-and-blues influenced group that initially formed in the 1970s. They were a 14-member group originally known as the New York City Players but they later changed their name in order to avoid confusion with another well-known group, at the time, the Ohio Players.

Feb 25, 2017 · Cameo is a funk group that was formed in 1974 in New York City, New York, United States. The band's lineup has constantly fluctuated since its formation, with the only constant being singer-songwriter Larry Blackmon, yet they continue to tour to this day.

Jan 2, 2018 · Cameo are an American soul-funk band from New York that released eight albums (1977–82) on Chocolate City, followed by six albums (1983–90) on Atlanta Artists.