(PHOTO) Master Showman Kevin (Flash) Ferrell-Lead Vocalist 

RHYTHM MACHINE GAINED WORLDWIDE POPULARITY FOR SEVERAL SONG RELEASES. “THE KICK”AND “BRENDA AND ME” CAN BE HEARD IN THE BACKGROUND ON POPULAR TV EPISODES OF “THE SHIELD“ SUPERNATURAL” AND “RESCUE ME.”

Vinyl collectors have been known to pay upwards of $1,000 USD at auction for single 45rpm copies of Rhythm Machine’s popular song “Put A Smile On Time” which can be heard on the soundtrack of Saints Row II Video Game (Funk Station 98.4) Friends and fans can now get a collector’s special price. Additional anti-bootleg measures have been taken so product authenticity can be determined upon inspection.

“Inside The Rhythm’ combines best-version and previously unreleased music into one amazing project.  Several of these recordings have been stored away for over four decades. Previously released selections have been restored, studio enhanced, and/or remastered to an excellence that arguably makes any prior version obsolete. Take a listen and compare. These rare recordings are now being made available for fans worldwide to enjoy. Supplies are limited, so order now.

  • In the 1970’s, Rhythm Machine’s recording sessions were engineered and/or mastered by recording legends Tom Tucker, and J. Bryce Roberson. Tucker, who’s career began on Cadet (Motown subsidiary) owned and operated Triad Recording Studios in Des Moines Iowa and later ran many top recording studios in Minneapolis MN. In 1989, Tucker was named Director of Operations and engineer at Prince’s Paisley Park Studio in Chanhassen MN. He earned several Gold and Platinum records, and a Grammy Award in 2003. Tucker also co-founded two private recording colleges, including Minneapolis Media Institute.

  • Brantley penned several of The Highlighters songs alone, or with lead vocalist Kevin (Flash) Ferrell.

  • Rhythm Machine’s drummer (before Robert Dycus) Dwayne (Funky Buzzard) Garvin worked and recorded with Marvin Gaye for over ten years. Garvin was known for his unique, seemingly backwards drumming style. This was later attributed to his drum and bugle corps background by Highlighters/Rhythm Machine guitarist James Brantley.