Background information Origin Genres Years active 1979–1985 Labels Polyfar Website Past members Melanie Rosales Tom Riopelle Terry Grant Lipps Inc. ( ) was an American and group from. The group was best known for the 1980 worldwide hit single ' which hit No. 1 in 28 different countries around the world and was certified as double- in sales. The group originally consisted of lead vocalist and a changing lineup of including guitarist, guitarist Tom Riopelle and bassist Terry Grant., the creator of the act, and most of the group's music.
Contents. History Lipps Inc.' S first release was a 1979 single, 'Rock It', on Greenberg's own Flight imprint.
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The act released its debut album in late. The second single from this album, ', spent four weeks at #1 on both the and on the charts in the United States. The 7' single sold over two million copies within a few months and was awarded a within the same year of its release. It reached #2 in the and was a hit throughout the world.
S later singles failed to match the band's initial success (the only other Hot 100 entry was 'Rock It' which peaked at #64). However, more dance hits were released throughout the 1980s including ' in 1981 (originally a hit for ) which reached #4 on the U.S. After the third album, Johnson left the band and was replaced.
Released its final album 4 in 1983 before disbanding two years later. Awards and recognitions. Three Billboard Music Awards, 1980. Platinum and Double-Platinum Status with Funkytown. Inductee into Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Discography Albums Studio albums List of studio albums with year of release and chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions 1979 5 5 7 12 11 23 63 37 — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 (Lipps Inc. Album) 1983 — — — — — — — — '—' shows the album did not chart or did not have a release in that chart's country. Compilation album Title Album details Funkyworld: The Best of Lipps, Inc.
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