Hobex is an American funk group from North Carolina.
History Hobex was formed by singer/guitarist Greg Humphreys after the demise of his prior ensemble, Dillon Fence, alongside drummer Steve Hill (originally from Johnny Quest) and bassist Andy Ware. Their first release was 1996's Payback EP, which was a regional hit in the southeastern United States.[ Hobex] at Allmusic Their debut full-length, Back in the 90s, came out in 1998 but was re-released on Slash/London Records in 1999 as the band gained press.Album of the Week. New York Times, November 12, 1999. Accessed October 12, 2007. 2000's Wisteria and 2002's U Ready Man? (featuring members of a side project of Squirrel Nut Zippers called The Jazz Squad Horns) followed.Review of U Ready, Man?. Rolling Stone, October 22, 2002. Accessed October 12, 2007. The group took a break from recording before returning with 2007's Enlightened Soul.Review of Enlightened Soul. Pop Matters, February 6, 2007. Accessed October 12, 2007.
Members Current Members Greg Humphreys - vocals, guitar, songwriting Andy Ware - Bass Dan Davis - Drums Doug Largent - Organ Robert Cantrell - Percussion Tim Smith - Sax
Former members Steve (The Doctor) Hill - drums Dustin Clifford - Drums April Howell - backing vocals
Discography Payback EP (Symbiotic Records, 1996) Back in the 90's (Phrex Records, 1998; re-released on London Records, 1999) Wisteria (Phrex, 2000) U Ready Man? (Tone-Cool/Artemis Records, 2002) Enlightened Soul (Phrex, 2007)
References
External links Hobex Official Website Hobex on MySpace Hobex: Free the Music by Setting the Trend From Honest Tune.