top of page

BIOGRAPHY

Positive Force being the origional name, is a force to be reckoned with. Being a funk band thru the 70's and 90's they have remained humble and true to the music. Providing tunes such as "We Got The Funk" that still recieves air play today around the world. They also played the origional ryhthum section to the famous"Rappers delight" with Sugar Hill and SugarHill records. With 2 of the origional members and a few new , we have taken a different direction with the music. Labeling it as Neo-Soul, Jazz, Funk, and Contemporary R&B.  

Bernard Roland- Bass Player, song arrangment 

Played with: In early years Simplifics opened up for The Intruders, New Birth,and played for Diamond Funk Band and Positive Force Band.

Bert Pittman- Lead Guitar, music creator and arrangment.

Played with: 21St Century, Everyday People, Vinyl Groove and Positive Force Band.

Nicole Mount- lead singer, lyrics and arrangment, background vocal

Played with: Go-Go Band Rare Essence, Black-N-Style, Rumor Has it and the Michael Burton De-Jam Band.

Sterling Ingram- Drummer

Played with: Symphonics, Tramps, WAR, Vanilla Ice, Doug E Fresh and the Sugar Hill  Gang

Dvon Cruse-  Keyboard

Opened for Marvin Sapp and Lionel Richie plays with a variety of bands as well as teaching keyboard and writing music. Plays Singers Lounge

Vanessa Slaughter- Background vocal

Played with: Selina Jenkins (Gospel) performs Singers Lounge

​

​

bottom of page