Lipps

Lipps is a surname of German origin that has appeared in various contexts in the arts, sciences, and sports. It is also the name part of Lipps, Inc., an American disco group best known for the 1980 hit “Funkytown.”

Notable people with the surname include Theodor Lipps, a German philosopher and psychologist (1851–1914) who contributed to aesthetics and social psychology. He is associated with the concept of Einfühlung, or empathy, in the perception of art and human experience.

Louis Lipps is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League, notably for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Lipps, Inc. was formed in Minneapolis in 1979 and achieved international recognition with “Funkytown” in 1980. The group was led by singer Cynthia Johnson and produced by Steven Greenberg.