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Mic Murphy Occupations Singer, Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist Years active Early 1980s–present Associated acts David Frank, The System Michael "Mic" Murphy is the lead singer/occasional guitarist of the successful 80's synth R&B duo The System. He is well-known for singing the group's biggest hit, "Don't Disturb This Groove," a 1987 US Top Five Pop and R&B hit.
Murphy was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, but he moved to Queens, New York at a young age. As a young musician, he was an early advocate of MIDI music technology. The System's revolutionary single "You Are in My System" helped to usher in a new era of electronically based pop music."[1] Several years later, the group would score their major breakthrough with the aforementioned "Don't Disturb this Groove."
After The System went on hiatus at the end of the 1980s, Murphy briefly pursued a solo career. In 1991, he released his debut solo album Touch, which featured a minor R&B hit, "Fit to be Tied."
Murphy recently teamed up with one-time Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five member Melle Mel to record the track, "Electro Soul Satisfaction."[2]
Contents
Solo Discography
Album
Touch (1991)
References
External links
Mic Murphy bio on Allmusic.com
2010 Interview with Mic Murphy
Interview with Mic Murphy
Billboard bio
Mic Murphy Myspace
Answer.Com Article
CMT Biography
Artists Direct Mic Murphy
Mic Murphy • David Frank Studio albums Sweat (1983) • X-Periment (1984) • Pleasure Seekers (1985) • Don't Disturb This Groove (1987) • Rhythm & Romance (1989)Singles "It's Passion" • "You Are in My System" • "I Wanna Make You Feel Good" • "This Is for You" • "The Pleasure Seekers" • "Don't Disturb This Groove" • "Nighttime Lover" • "Coming to America"Category • Discography Categories:- The System (band)
- Living people
- American rhythm and blues singers
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