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George Clinton
264,441 listeners
George Clinton (born July 22, 1941) is an American musician, widely considered one of the forefathers of funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and was a solo funk artist as o… read moreGeorge Clinton (born July 22, 1941) is an American musician, widely considered one of the forefathers of funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and was a solo funk artist as of 1981. He was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, grew up i… read more -
Parliament
679,392 listeners
Parliament is an American funk band formed in the late 1960s by George Clinton as part of his Parliament-Funkadelic collective. Less rock-o… read moreParliament is an American funk band formed in the late 1960s by George Clinton as part of his Parliament-Funkadelic collective. Less rock-oriented than its sister act Funkadelic, Parliament drew on science-fiction and outlandish performa… read moreParliament is an American funk band formed in the late 1960s by George Clinton as part of his Parliament-Funkadelic collective. Less rock-oriented than its sister act Funkadelic, Parliament drew on science-fiction and outlandish performances in their work. The band scored a number of Top 10 hits,… read more -
The Brides of Funkenstein
7,502 listeners
The Brides of Funkenstein was a funk musical group originally composed of singers Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry. Previously background singers … read moreThe Brides of Funkenstein was a funk musical group originally composed of singers Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry. Previously background singers for Sly Stone, Mabry and Silva joined the P-Funk collective in 1977. George Clinton named the grou… read moreThe Brides of Funkenstein was a funk musical group originally composed of singers Dawn Silva and Lynn Mabry. Previously background singers for Sly Stone, Mabry and Silva joined the P-Funk collective in 1977. George Clinton named the group (based on the scenario and characters from the Parliament … read more -
Funkadelic
871,157 listeners
Funkadelic was originally the backing band for the doo wop group, Parliament. The band was added in 1964, primarily for tours, and consiste… read moreFunkadelic was originally the backing band for the doo wop group, Parliament. The band was added in 1964, primarily for tours, and consisted of Frankie Boyce, Richard Boyce and Langston Booth. They enlisted in the army in 1966, and Georg… read moreFunkadelic was originally the backing band for the doo wop group, Parliament. The band was added in 1964, primarily for tours, and consisted of Frankie Boyce, Richard Boyce and Langston Booth. They enlisted in the army in 1966, and George Clinton (the leader of Parliament) recruited Billy Bass Ne… read more -
The Gap Band
473,546 listeners
The Gap Band was a funk and soul group, the three-piece being known for hits such as "Outstanding" and "You Dropped a Bomb o… read moreThe Gap Band was a funk and soul group, the three-piece being known for hits such as "Outstanding" and "You Dropped a Bomb on Me".Their first major hit was a snazzy rnb tune called "Shake". Just prior to the… read moreThe Gap Band was a funk and soul group, the three-piece being known for hits such as "Outstanding" and "You Dropped a Bomb on Me".Their first major hit was a snazzy rnb tune called "Shake". Just prior to the completion of their first major album, bringing them under … read more -
Bootsy's Rubber Band
29,511 listeners
Bootsy's Rubber Band was a Parliament-Funkadelic spinoff, led by pioneering bassist Bootsy Collins (formerly of James Brown's … read moreBootsy's Rubber Band was a Parliament-Funkadelic spinoff, led by pioneering bassist Bootsy Collins (formerly of James Brown's 'The JBs'). It also included his brother, Catfish Collins (also of JBs + p-funk), Kash Wadd… read moreBootsy's Rubber Band was a Parliament-Funkadelic spinoff, led by pioneering bassist Bootsy Collins (formerly of James Brown's 'The JBs'). It also included his brother, Catfish Collins (also of JBs + p-funk), Kash Waddy, Joel Johnson, Robert Johnson, Mudbone Cooper and The Horn… read more -
Eddie Hazel
108,185 listeners
Eddie Hazel (April 10, 1950 – December 23, 1992) was a pioneering and influential guitarist in early funk music in the United States, most … read moreEddie Hazel (April 10, 1950 – December 23, 1992) was a pioneering and influential guitarist in early funk music in the United States, most famous for his lead guitar work with George Clinton and Funkadelic. In 1967, The Parliaments (a Pl… read moreEddie Hazel (April 10, 1950 – December 23, 1992) was a pioneering and influential guitarist in early funk music in the United States, most famous for his lead guitar work with George Clinton and Funkadelic. In 1967, The Parliaments (a Plainfield-based doo wop band headed by George Clinton) hit th… read more -
The J.B.'s
198,092 listeners
The J.B.'s were the most renowned of James Brown's many backing bands (previously, the Famous Flames and the James Brown Band). T… read moreThe J.B.'s were the most renowned of James Brown's many backing bands (previously, the Famous Flames and the James Brown Band). The band provided musical support for the legendary singer and bandleader for the first half of the… read moreThe J.B.'s were the most renowned of James Brown's many backing bands (previously, the Famous Flames and the James Brown Band). The band provided musical support for the legendary singer and bandleader for the first half of the 1970s. The band stepped in to fill the shoes of Brown'… read more -
Ohio Players
512,533 listeners
The Ohio Players are a funk and R&B band whose heyday was in the mid- to late 1970s. They formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1959 as the Ohio Un… read moreThe Ohio Players are a funk and R&B band whose heyday was in the mid- to late 1970s. They formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1959 as the Ohio Untouchables, and initially included members Robert Ward (vocals/guitar), Marshall "Rock" … read moreThe Ohio Players are a funk and R&B band whose heyday was in the mid- to late 1970s. They formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1959 as the Ohio Untouchables, and initially included members Robert Ward (vocals/guitar), Marshall "Rock" Jones (bass), Clarence "Satch" Satchell (saxophone… read more -
Slave
143,338 listeners
There are at least six artists using the name Slave: 1. A funk band from Dayton, Ohio 2. A rapper from Los Angeles, California 3. A hardco… read moreThere are at least six artists using the name Slave: 1. A funk band from Dayton, Ohio 2. A rapper from Los Angeles, California 3. A hardcore band from from Denmark 4. A powerviolence band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 5. A hardcore band … read moreThere are at least six artists using the name Slave: 1. A funk band from Dayton, Ohio 2. A rapper from Los Angeles, California 3. A hardcore band from from Denmark 4. A powerviolence band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 5. A hardcore band from Los Angeles, California 6. A punk band from Doylestown,… read more