Biography
The underground funk rock collective, also known as the New York Citi Peech Boys and N.Y.C. Peech Boys, delivered an early standout in the New York house and garage movement through the 1981 release "Don't Make Me Wait." Commercial traction remained elusive for the Peech Boys despite their early-'80s output on West End and Island, even as they produced several compelling tracks. Vocalist Bernard Fowler joined Robert Kasper, Michael de Benedictus, Darryl Short, and Steven Brown to form the group beneath the mentorship of pioneering DJ Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage. After achieving substantial club traction with "Don't Make Me Wait," the Peech Boys completed an LP for Island in 1983 before disbanding shortly afterward. Fowler went on to supply background vocals and arrangements for the Rolling Stones, Herbie Hancock, Gil Scott-Heron, Sly & Robbie, Yoko Ono, and Philip Glass, among additional artists.