RIP Steve Washington [Slave,Aurra,CivilAttack]

[TEN]

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The Funk Music Hall of Fame
"Remembering Steve Washington,
the influential trumpet player, songwriter, producer, and co-founder of the R&B/funk bands Slave and Aurra, passed away around February 1, 2026, at the age of 67. Known as a key figure in 1980s funk, he was a frequent collaborator with George Clinton.

Musical Legacy: Washington was instrumental in creating the band Slave from local Dayton bands and co-founded the group Aurra. Industry Impact: He was celebrated as a "fearless leader" and a significant contributor to the funk music scene, earning tributes from peers for his talent and impact on the genre.
Condolences: Following the news, many in the music community and fans expressed their condolences and shared memories of his music.

Context: His passing comes as another loss to the legacy of the band Slave, which has seen several original members pass away in recent years"

 

[dugington]

RIP

 

[stroka69]

Rip...

 

[mcguyver]

RIP

 

[Mr. Met]

RIP

 

[woodchuck]

Damn, first, Billy "Bass" Nelson, now him. All of our idols are passing.

 

[Lexx Diamond]

Rest in peace.

 

[furlough]

R.I.P.

 

[callbacc]

R.I.P

 

[Multi - Personality]

RIP

 

[jawnswoop]

R.I.P.

 

[DWBass]

R.I.P.

 

[HNIC]

R.I.P.

 

[deputy dawg]

RIP

Slave said it best - what the world needed then and REALLY needs now...

 

[Rythm]

RIP Steve, thanks TEN

 

[dbluesun]

Rip

 

[easy_b]

RIP

 

[knightmelodic]

Sadly, the coming years will bring more and more deaths of the greats. Father Time is undefeated, but I take solace in the fact that we had the technology to capture these magnificent artists for all time.

I tell you man, when my idols Gamble and Huff pass I'll cry like when Thom did.

No decade was finer for R&B than the 70s.

 

[Bury1]

Rest easy

 

[Duece]

R.I.P.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Rest in peace.

 

[bbuzzard]

RIP

 

[yaBoi]

RIP

 

[TooTrilla]

RIP

 

[CoTtOnMoUf]

He made good shit back in the 80s!

67 is way too young.

RIP to this brother.

 

[Entrepronegro]

RIP

 

[LordSinister]

I loved all of his music growing up.

 

[drewmadara96]

RIP

 

[Rythm]