Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam Las Vegas Tickets - Orleans Arena

LineUp

Zapp

3 concerts

Zapp, led by Roger Troutman, revolutionized '80s funk with their vocoder talk boxes and grooves. From Hamilton, OH, they collaborated with Bootsy Collins, scoring hits like "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Dance Floor." Roger's solo successes included "I Want to Be Your Man." Known for their influence on electro-funk, they played a role in Dr. Dre & 2Pac's "California Love." The group's lasting legacy was marked by platinum success and tragic loss in 1999.

The Jets

39 concerts

The Jets, a band of 8 siblings from a Tongan family in Minneapolis, hit fame in 1986-89 with songs like "Crush on You." Known for dance-pop, they achieved gold albums before shifting to gospel in the '90s.

Stevie B

1 concert

Stevie B, born in South Florida, is a seminal figure in freestyle and dance-pop, known for hits like "Because I Love You" and "Spring Love," earning Grammy nods.

Lisa Lisa

8 concerts

Brooklyn-based Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, feat. Full Force members Hughes & Moseley, dominated mid-'80s dance-pop/R&B. Hits include "I Wonder if I Take You Home." Peaked in the '80s, disbanded in 1991.

Trinere

3 concerts

Freestyle icon Trinere, from Miami, teamed with Pretty Tony, excelled in post-disco club music. Hits like "I'll Be All You Ever Need" topped Billboard's club chart. Known for albums like Trinere (1986), collaborated with Brandon Christopher.