Way ahead of their time, and at the vanguard of the new Detroit sound, The Flexibles take on punk/funk filled the dancefloors in Michigan and across the Midwest in the early 80's. Part James Brown and part Buzzcocks the Flexibles had soul. At last their finest hour may have gone but they're not forgotten. The Flexibles were a guerrilla group in their own mind - fighting to bring together the best of the sound of Detroit - guitars and the funk. Anyone who saw them live can attest to the ferocity of their shows - one minute channeling the Stooges; the next Chic. The twin guitars of Jerry Mavec and David Osborne, the full-on bass of Steve Tynan, the rock solid drumming of Rob Stamerra (Tony Thompson is his only equal) and the honking sax of Fritz Paper made the Flexibles something special. A sweaty, all out sonic attack. Listen to their live take on Civilization and you'll understand just how funky these guys were.
Like any thing this special they burnt out fast and spread to the winds. Too many shared girlfriends, stimulants and musical differences - when you have art and noise competing noise always wins.
Last time I saw Stephen he gave a few photo's. It's taken a while but here they are.....
