Klymaxx: Pioneers of Female-Led Funk and R&B
Klymaxx is an iconic American R&B and funk girl group that emerged in the early 1980s, renowned for their groundbreaking status as one of the first all-female self-contained bands. The group, formed in Los Angeles in 1979, was founded by drummer and vocalist Bernadette Cooper, whose vision was to create a band that blended musicality, style, and empowerment. Early Formation and Members Klymaxx’s original lineup included: Bernadette Cooper (drums, vocals, and producer) Lorena Porter Shelby (bass guitar) Joyce "Fenderella" Irby […]