The P smashing Red Hot Momma:

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Going all the way back to 1957, it’s Cleveland’s Rock Ambassador Screamin’ Jay Hawkins with “Frenzy”:
… Read the rest“But these go to 11” says Prince as he and his new band 3rd Eye Girl slam through a distortion drenched bluesy version of Let’s Go Crazy. So funky, and may be coming to a town near you soon.… Read the rest
Great rare cut by Al Kooper and a teenage Shuggie Otis from 1969:
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A Guy Called Gerald drops some old school funk to help you ease into your week.
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By 1969, thee United States were being torn apart by war, racism, sexism, assassinations, and hate of all stripes.
Then Sly & The Family Stone went big time. They showed us the way forward in so many ways.
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I have to get this DVD “Celebration Day” – the last show Zep did, a few years back in London, that is getting great reviews. They had Jason Bonham on skins and Jon Paul Jones in full force this time, … Read the rest
Hard funk from Cameo, checking out the new thing called a music video. I have a concept – stand in a white room and pretend you are playing a gig. Wear your best 80’s gear, this is going to be … Read the rest
Always be yourself. You are beautiful. You can make it.

It’s Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions

Way back in the day, my folks used to rock this album and it was plenty worn out by the time I inherited it.
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