Dawn Silva

Former Sly and The Family Stone Background Vocalist. Joined P-Funk in 1977. Only original Bride of Funkenstein member to continue through Brides Career. In 1978 with Lynn Mabry, (Funk or Walk). Brides first single release on Atlantic Records "Disco To Go" sold over five hundred thousand units, was certified Gold. In 1979 with Sheila Horne & Jeanette McGruder Top single release ("Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy"), voted by BillBoard records 2001 as the top (25) song ever released). The Brides received a Rhythm and Blues Award in 1982 for writer and producer Ron Dunbar's title cut "Didn't Man To Fall In Love" Dawn Silva recorded and toured with The GAP Band in 1982. Signed solo deal with Polygram Records in 1988, her debut album was never released. Recording and touring credits not limited to the following include, "Ice Cube" Boyz In The Hood, "Roy Ayers", "Snoop Dogg" "Coolio", "B.B. King", "Parliament Funkadelic". First solo album release in Europe on Musisoft (Paris France) (All My Funky Friends) December 2000, broke the code of omerta (BillBoard Magazine 2001) selling thousands of units, hailed By (Tower Records 2001) as the only authenic funk album to be released in over two decade's.