Dawn Silva is an American funk vocalist.
Silva was born in Sacramento, California. She started her career as a background vocalist for Sly and The Family Stone. She joined P-Funk in 1977. She was the only original Brides of Funkenstein member to continue through Brides' career. In 1978, with Lynn Mabry, she released the successful and acclaimed Funk Or Walk. The Bride's first single release on Atlantic Records, "Disco To Go", sold over five hundred thousand units, and was certified Gold. In 1979, with Sheila Horne & Jeanette McGruder, she released the top single "Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy," voted by Rolling Stone 2001 as one of the top 50 coolest albums ever released. The Brides were the only group in the funk organization to receive a Rhythm and Blues Award in 1981 for Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy.
Read more about Dawn Silva: Later Career, Discography
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