Please answer the following question: What key details about defunkt can be extracted from the following bio? Bio: defunkt is a musical group founded by trombonist/singer joseph bowie 1978 in new york , united states , and still active . their music touches on elements of punk rock , funk and jazz . defunkt has been active since 1978 . they merge avant-garde aesthetics with punk rock and funk , and have produced 15 recordings on various independent labels . the band has traveled throughout the world as an opening act for such artists as james brown , david byrne and talking heads , the clash , hans dulfer , candy dulfer , isaac hayes , prince , larry graham , me'shell ndegeocello , maceo parker . the band has also performed at jazz festivals , as well as rock & soul venues throughout the world , gaining a small but devoted cult status .
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- years active is 1978 -- present- caption is defunkt in june 1981- origin is new york city , new york , united states- genre is jazz funk rock , jazz-funk , experimental fusion , punk jazz , punk funk ,- name is defunkt- background is group_or_band- image is defunkt.jpg- current members is joseph mulkerin kenny martin bowie kim clarke ronnie drayton bill bickford john