Another hit song from the 80’s has turned up in a T.V. commercial. It seems that Chevrolet has decided to give Bob Seger and John cougar Mellencamp a rest for the moment, and instead has licensed a classic funk tune from the 80’s: "Word Up!" The song was first released in 1986 and made it to 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as 1 on the R&B and Dance charts. The version used in the commercial is a cover version, done in a more rock and roll style. The song has been covered at least a few times, and I can’t nail down exactly who’s version this is. But in this Angel’s opinion, nothing can hold a candle to the original. So what was the name of the funk band who originally recorded "Word Up" back in the 80’s?

Bonus Question: Elton had the glasses, Michael had the glove, Pete Burns had the eye patch. If you’ve figured out the answer to the first part of tonight’s trivia challenge, you might remember that the singer/producer for that band had a an article of ’clothing’ (maybe ’fashion accessory’ is more appropriate) that he made his own trademark. He is seen wearing it in the "Word Up" video, and the only other hint that I’ll give you is that it’s bright red. What is it?