Experience Unlimited

• Genres: Rhythm & Blues
• Representative Albums: "Free Yourself," "Experience Unlimited"

Biography

Experience Unlimited was the original full name of the Washington, D.C., band that later shortened its name to E.U. and became one of the city's definitive go-go artists. Before their commercial success in the latter half of the '80s, however, Experience Unlimited was a more spiritual, jam-oriented outfit that took their name from Jimi Hendrix's Are You Experienced?; they evolved into a jazzy, funky groove band that took some of their cues from Earth, Wind & Fire. Signed to the Black Fire label -- along with the similar-sounding D.C. act Oneness of Juju -- Experience Unlimited released their debut album, Free Yourself, in 1977. They went on to issue the 12" single "Knock Him Out Sugar Ray" in 1980, plus a low-profile LP, Just the Way You Like It, on Inner City in 1981. As E.U., of course, they went on to score the biggest hit of D.C.'s largely localized go-go movement, "Da Butt." ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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