Lipps Inc.

Lipps Inc. was an American disco and funk group from Minneapolis, Minnesota.The group was best known for the chart-topping 1980 worldwide hit single "Funkytown" which hit No. 1 in 28 different countries around the world and was certified as double-platinum in sales. The group originally consisted of lead vocalist Cynthia Johnson and a changing lineup of session musicians including guitarist David Rivkin, guitarist Tom Riopelle and bassist Terry Grant.Steven Greenberg, the creator of the act, wrote and produced most of the group's music.