Biography

From the depths of your darkest imaginations, your wildest dreams, steps forth Alton Simpson. One man with a vision and a soul of fire, he is known as Industrial Funk Union, setting the world ablaze with his innovative style of rock. As the former bassist of the punk band, Stemhead, his versatility and devotion to his fans are genuine. Having begun his musical career at only 10 years old, Alton has mastered many instruments as well as developed stunningly powerful vocals that lend his songs “the power to reach in and grab you by your soul.” His debut album, I.F.U was released in 1996 and immediately began to gather acclaim locally in Philadelphia, PA. In recent months, IFU has gained many new fans and has climbed through the charts relentlessy on the world wide web through his online mp3s.

In 2002, Al founded his own production company, 3 Heads Productions LLC. It can be found at www.3hpro.com. He has produced and musically scored a variety of commercials currently airing locally in the Philadelphia/New Jersey area on Comcast Cable. He also produced and scored a film entered and shown at the NYC Midnight to Midnight 24 hour Film Festival in 2005.

2007 - Spring Release of new record World War Won. This and all I.F.U cds are on iTunes and available at www.cdbaby.com
Summer 2007 - Produced, scored and starred in "Reciprocity" a short film released for the 48 hour NYC film project. It was shown at the festival in Manhattan.

Spring 2008 will see the release of World War Too on iTunes!
And I.F.U will be on the road later this year.