Klymaxx is a female Urban/Funk band from Los Angeles, California.
While in college, Klymaxx's founder Bernadette Cooper noted the scarcity of all-female bands in the mostly male-dominated music industry, and set to the task of creating one of her own. She began honing her vision of a band comprised of women who could exude sex appeal, enhance female attitudes toward self awareness and appreciation while also showcasing their talent. Cooper create...
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Klymaxx is a female Urban/Funk band from Los Angeles, California.
While in college, Klymaxx's founder Bernadette Cooper noted the scarcity of all-female bands in the mostly male-dominated music industry, and set to the task of creating one of her own. She began honing her vision of a band comprised of women who could exude sex appeal, enhance female attitudes toward self awareness and appreciation while also showcasing their talent. Cooper created the name "Klymaxx" and began auditioning female musicians. Ultimately she decided on the lineup of members that would soon make history, becoming the first all-female funk/R&B;/pop band in which every female member played an instrument. The group consisted of founder Bernadette Cooper, vocalist Lorena Porter (Shelby), bassist Joyce Irby, guitarist Cheryl Cooley and keyboardists Lynn Malsby and Robbin Grider.
In 1981, they were signed to Solar Records. Their debut album, Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman, included the single "Multi...
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