The Brides of Funkenstein
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Sly Stone alum, Lynn Mabry & Dawn Silva joined P-Funk in 1977. Clinton named them The Brides Of Funkenstein and recorded their first album for Atlantic Records in 1978, "Funk Or Walk." Had a Top 10 R&B Hit "Disco To Go" the same year. Became opening act fixture of the P-Funk road shows. Mabry Left in 1979 and was replaced by two of the Brides background singers, known at The Bridesmaids. Silva continued with Bridesmaids, Sheila Horne & Jeanette McGruder for the "Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy" album in 1979. Silva, Horne & McGruder recorded third album that was never released "Shadows On The Wall" in 1980. Silva and Mabry had brief reunion in 1981 as the New Wave Brides.
