I submit Bernie Worrell as the perfect model artist for this new age.
True, he came from the classic music world, at least the black side of it.
But before that he came from music conservatory and a strict granny. … Read the rest
P-Funk
Bernie Worrell 1944-2016
Pure Music.
Pure Passion.
The man was a vessel. The sounds he made were direct from his soul to yours.
His fingers were only complete when connected to the black and white keys – ivory, wood, plastic – no matter.
… Read the rest Just Breathe
Great Drugs man
… Read the restEverybody’s Got A Thang
The firstest and bestest version of the P-Funk Thang as it was forming in 1969.
Bernie isn’t there yet, neither is Tiki, Bootsy or Garry. But the Parliaments are out front and a very early version of Funkadelic is … Read the rest
Good Morning Eddie
Who’s the finest electric guitarist of all time?
It’s a very short list at the very very top.
There’s likely millions of good ones, thousands of amazing ones, and probably 100’s of legends that I have heard of.
But then … Read the rest
Soul Divine
Amp Fiddler managed to launch a successful solo career after many years with the P-Funk Mob. His records take that P-Funk groove and give it a touch more soul/R&B and let Amp get his strut on. Here’s a nice … Read the rest
Into The Mind Of Funk
Great discussion with Bootsy about the old days of P-Funk.
You may have seen parts of this in other shows, but I hadn’t seen the long-form version of this until now. Must see info for funkateers!
Give It A Chance
Outstanding song from the late 70’s that stayed unreleased until the late 90’s.
It’s George Clinton’s son Tracey Lewis, aka TreyLewd and his first band, the Flastic Brain Flam. It’s a monster song that just keeps going and going. Greatness.… Read the rest
Hold On
Keeps Me Hanging In There
Fantasy Is Reality In The World Today – one of the many P-Funk compositions I absolutely love. I have several versions of this song and love them all. Add this little gem to the mix — it’s live at Daryl’s … Read the rest
Standing on the Verge
Enjoy yourself with this pumped up version of Funkadelic’s classic by the Red Hots and The Roots, having fun on late night TV:
Red Hot Chili Peppers & The Roots – Standing on the Verge of Getting It On [Live … Read the rest
Pledge Allegiance To The Funk
The United Funk of Funkadelica
(what in the world is this boy talking about?)
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She Hung Them On The Fence
It’s the 420 Funk Mob with George Clinton rocking the ancient (45 years?) Parliament jam “Funky Woman”.
That Was My Girl
Great one from Funkadelic, love the lyrics from George.
… Read the restOh Europa, Europa
Check it, some smart folks are looking into the feasibility of actually going to Europa, the strange moon of Jupiter that has often been pegged in fiction as the home of our alien friends.
Europa is covered in a … Read the rest
Sure Is Funky In Here
Live P-Funk from the ’81 tour, ah mazing:
… Read the restGoing Nowhere Fast
Great rare unheralded funk from Clip Payne and the 420 Funk Mob.… Read the rest
George Loves Cookies Cookies
Great episode of The Cleveland Show where Cleveland’s mother Cookie, fed up with years of neglect from her husband, takes off with George Clinton – first aboard the mothership, then aboard the tour bus. She goes 20 rounds with George … Read the rest