As the mastermind behind the bands Parliament and Funkadelic, Clinton revolutionized the genre of funk music, blending elements of jazz, rock, pop, and soul. His distinctive style and vision led to hit songs like "Flash Light," "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)," and "One Nation Under ...
Player of the Year (1978)George Clinton’s P-Funk was a well-oiled machine by the time bass man Bootsy Collins’ their album dropped. Your mileage with Bootsy? Player of the Year will depend on how much you like Clinton’s signature sound. “Bootsy? (What’s the Name of This Town” ...
George Clinton 07/21/1941 18 George Clinton, a paramount figure in the world of music, has left a sizable mark on the history of funk and R&B. Born in 1941 in Kannapolis, North Carolina, his journey to musical stardom began with a move to New Jersey in his teens where he formed the...
Mothership Connectionis 41 this year and its influence, as well as the overall influence of Clinton’s P-Funk, still permeates popular music. Another iconic album celebrated an anniversary this past week—Dr. Dre’s 1992 opusThe Chronic. That influential and impactful album wouldn’t ...