A little-known band from Miami, Florida, formerly called the Instant Garage Band. The name “Coke” appeared later, when during the rehearsal, the musicians decided that they needed a more memorable name. In total, Coke released one single and one album on Sound Triangle Records. After the collapse, several members of the collective formed the Opus group.
Funky Latin breaks and very groovy grooves -- the kind of record that you hear for only a second, and say "oh yeah, this is the stuff!" Coke were an obscure Florida combo who mixed together Latin, funk, and soul -- served up in a crossover style that's halfway between the sound of the NuYorican generation and the heavier hitters of LA's Chicano funk scene! Instrumentation includes organ, guitar, and trumpets -- and vocals are delivered in a brown eyed soul style that burns nicely with the heavier grooves of the group. But best of all is the drummer, who really kicks it large on the kit -- and creates some really nice funky numbers on the set! Includes the break classic "Na Na", plus the tunes "Got To Touch Your Face", "Te Amo Mas", "Quiero Decirte", "Bang Bang", "Bun Bun Bun", "You Turn Me On", and "Que Seria De Mi". A really great album -- with a totally unique sound!
Bass – Ariel Hernández*
Drums – Rubén Pérez*
Guitar, Leader – Paúl García*
Organ – José Rubio*
Producer [Uncredited] – Manuel J. Mato
Trumpet – César Godínez*, Víctor Rodríguez*
Vocals – Peter Fernández*
This was their 1972 debut release LP. This obscure Miami based group produced some nice Latin Funk/Soul/Rock/Pop tracks with the majority of them sung in English. Coke combines the Nu Yorican sound and LA's Chicano funk scene. The Coca Cola company took exception to the band's use of their trademark name, and had their lawyers send a "Cease and Desist" notice, and Coke became Opus.
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