Press kit, Felton Pilate · Press kit, official use
Felton Pilate is best known as the lead singer of Confunkshun, an R&B Old School band created in 1974 while in Memphis,Tn. He and Co-owner Michael Cooper have remained a steady influence in the music industry and on the concert circuit since restarting the band in 1993. Pilate was born in Jackson Mississippi to Felton Pilate Sr., a naval physician, and Benita Akines, a music major and social worker. After many military relocations, The Pilate family’s last move would be a move to Vallejo, Ca., where Felton Jr. would spend his formative years. Even at a young age, Felton Pilate knew that music would play a significant role in his life. He started taking trumpet and piano lessons early on and even taught himself to play the guitar and trombone. In high school, Pilate formed a band and began performing locally - all while continuing to refine his musical skills.
