THE ORIGINALLAKESIDE
Genre: Funk, Soul, R&B
Years Active: 1969-Present
Lakeside, the Dayton, Ohio–bred funk collective, became one of the defining bands of the late ’70s and ’80s with their high-energy performances and adventurous concept albums. Nicknamed the “Original Lakeside,” the group fused funk, soul, and R&B with a flair for theatrical stage shows. Their 1980 smash “Fantastic Voyage” became an anthem of the funk era, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart, and their catalog continues to resonate as a staple of old-school funk playlists and samples in modern hip-hop.
Career Highlights
Scored a No. 1 R&B hit with “Fantastic Voyage” (1980), their signature single that remains a funk classic.
Earned multiple Top 10 R&B hits, including “It’s All the Way Live,” “Raid,” and “Something About That Woman.”
Known for thematic concept albums (Shot of Love, Rough Riders, Fantastic Voyage) that set them apart in the funk scene.
Shared stages and tours with funk peers like Parliament-Funkadelic, Cameo, and Zapp, cementing their place in the Dayton funk legacy.
Famous for: “Fantastic Voyage,” theatrical live shows, and helping define the Dayton funk sound of the late ’70s/’80s.
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