Artist description Take 70's funk, 90's alternative and radio-ready pop songwriting, mix them all up and you get The Gurus, a powerful new band with a great debut record. If you've ever wondered where all the great singers have gone, go lisen to The Gurus's front woman, Joy Bonner. This amazing lead singer is a cross between Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Alanis Morissette. And you won't find better musicans then The Gurus band members, all of whom have played with established touring acts.

Music Style funk based pop rock

Musical Influences aretha franklin, p-funk, rock and roll

Similar Artists a little alanis, a whole lot aretha

Artist History Formed in Los Angeles in 1995 by old friends first as an acoustic band then electrified during the preproduction of the debut record, Ritual Dance. Band loves to play live and gigs 5-10 times a month. Started their own label Ritual Music and album gets release in January 2000 here in states and in Europe.

Group Members The GURUS are: Joy Bonner, lead vocals; Tom Kolb, guitar; Bob Efford, bass; Patrick Copeland, keyboards, Steve Stephens, drums

Albums Ritual Dance

Additional Info SEE OUR NEW VIDEO at thegurus.net

Location n.hollywood, ca - USA

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