Lakeside, the Dayton, Ohio–bred funk collective, became one of the defining bands of the late ’70s and ’80s with their high-energy performances and adventurous concept albums. Nicknamed the “Original Lakeside,” the group fused funk, soul, and R&B with a flair for theatrical stage shows. Their 1980 smash “Fantastic Voyage” became an anthem of the funk era, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart, and their catalog continues to resonate as a staple of old-school funk playlists and samples in modern hip-hop. ([troutmanmusicgroup.com](https://www.troutmanmusicgroup.com/lakeside?utm_source=openai))