David Charles Sumner (born 1 December 1973),[1] who records as Function, is an American techno DJ and producer.
Born in the Canarsie area of Brooklyn in New York City[1] Sumner's early musical interests included Kraftwerk, Afrika Bambaataa, Man Parrish, John Robie and Arthur Baker, The Human League, New Order and Depeche Mode.
[2] and released his first record in 1996,[1] producing work on the Synewave label and becoming the only non-Birmingham Dj to release work on the Downwards Records label.
[3] In 2004 Sumner joined Regis's Sandwell District collective.
[4] (With LSD)