Backstory:
Born out of the gritty suburbs of Chicago, Functional Neck is a rock band that has taken the local music scene by storm. The band members – Joe Strummer (lead vocals and guitar), Marty Strings (lead guitar), Billy ‘The Beast’ Bass (Bass guitar) and Danny Drums (drums) – met during their college days, bonding over their shared passion for music and rebellion against the mainstream pop culture. The band’s name, Functional Neck, was chosen to represent their core belief that music should be a visceral, body shaking experience; the kind that makes you nod your head along without even realizing it.
Genre:
Functional Neck’s music genre can be best described as a fusion of Alternative Rock and Blues with a dash of Punk influence.
Song Title:
“Gravel Roads”
Song lyrics:
(Verse 1 – C G Am F)
Driving down these gravel roads, wind in my face
The city lights behind me, chasing a chase
Whiskey in the dashboard, blues on the radio
Got my heart on my sleeve, don’t know where to go
(Chorus – Em F C G)
Gravel roads, take me home
To the place, where I belong
Midnight skies, and lonesome cries
Gravel roads, under these city lights
(Verse 2 – C G Am F)
Broken hearts and broken strings, a story of my life
Gotta keep on strumming, through the hurt and strife
A guitar in my hands, dreams in my eyes
On these gravel roads, under the midnight skies
(Chorus – Em F C G)
Gravel roads, take me home
To the place, where I belong
Midnight skies, and lonesome cries
Gravel roads, under these city lights
Favorite Fan:
The band’s favorite fan is a girl named Lucy who lives in their hometown of Chicago. Lucy has been a fan of Functional Neck since their very first performance at a local bar. She has since attended almost all their shows in Chicago and even some in other states. Lucy says, “Functional Neck is my favorite band because their music speaks to my soul. It’s raw, powerful and honest. Their songs have accompanied me through my deepest lows and highest highs. They’ve inspired me, comforted me, and made me feel understood. It’s not just the music, it’s the connection I feel with their lyrics and their performances that make them my favorite. They truly are a band for the people.”