Booty People
Booty People was a short-lived American psychedelic soul-funk ensemble active in the mid-to-late 1970s. The group is best known for their transition into the long-running funk act General Caine and for featuring a member of Jimi Hendrix's family.
The group was the predecessor to General Caine, a band led by Mitch McDowell that went on to release several albums between 1978 and 1983.
The band featured guitarist Rick Hendrix, who was a cousin of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendri.x
Major Works: Released the single "Spirit of '76" (with B-side "Anyway I'm Busted") on Calla Records in 1976. This track became a hit, appearing on the Billboard, Cash Box, and Record World charts. Their only full-length LP, Booty People, was released in 1977 on ABC Records.
The band's sound is typically categorized as psychedelic soul or heavy funk, characterized by driving rhythms and experimental guitar work inspired by the family lineage of Rick Hendri.x Their work is often sought after by funk collectors for its raw energy and connection to the later General Caine discography.
Booty People
A2 Booty People 3:09
A3 Somethin' Simple 3:19
A4 Shoot To Kill 5:05
A5 To The One I Love 4:20
A6 Windrift 5:41
B1 Slappin' Five 4:21
B2 The Watcher 8:20
B3 Anyway I'm Busted 4:45
B4 After The Rain
Written by – M. Dickerson, J. Phillips, M. McDowell, R. Palmer, W. Goodloe
Label: ABC Records – AB-998
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Funk
Booty People's self-titled 1977 album is a sought-after US funk/soul record known for its tight grooves, energetic funk, and incorporation of Philadelphia soul sounds, featuring members like Joe Phillips, Mitch McDowell, and Rick Hendrix, produced by B.B. Dickerson (War) and Jerry Goldstein, and offering solid instrumental work with memorable tracks, despite the band's short-lived career before morphing into General Caine.
An album of tight, instrumental funk with dynamic arrangements, strong basslines, and powerful rhythms, drawing comparisons to other great ensemble funk acts of the era like Fatback or Cameo.
Produced by B.B. Dickerson (of War) and Jerry Goldstein, recorded at Far Out Studios, featuring Joe Phillips, Mitch McDowell, Rick Hendrix, Robert Palmer, and Lemon Smyth, with some members having connections to Jimi Hendrix (Rick Hendrix).
It is considered a gem in funk collecting, praised for its raw, heavy-hitting 70s funk and its status as a quality, non-commercial release. The album's visual design was handled by Lee Oskar, another founding member of the band War.
It's a key artifact from a brief but impactful band that blended Philly Soul's sophistication with raw funk energy. It showcases exceptional musicianship, especially strong guitar work and tight ensemble playing.
The album remains a favorite among funk enthusiasts for its authentic sound and groovy tracks, making it a standout find on the secondary market.