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Funkadelic was a famous funk band, most prominent during the 1970s. Funkadelic was originally the backing band for the doo wop group, The Parliaments. 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 The Parliaments) recruited Billy Bass Nelson and Eddie Hazel in 1967, then also adding Tawl Ross and Tiki Fulwood. They would later go on to add members of th...Read More >
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No,no..not those Sonics. No proto-grunge here. Just over a week ago I posted the title tune from this 1973 P-Funk record for Metal Wednesday and now I'm back with this proto-power ballad restyling (check the excellent rap interlude) of a 1959 New York doo wop record, licensed to Chess/Checker from the tiny Harvard label. The original was written by lead vocalist of the "original" Sonics, William Franklin. So what's the big deal? A)I hadn't heard the original 'til ... MORE
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it's april now. my parents are leaving for the week and i'm probably going to cut my ear off living in this cavernous house by myself. at least i've got the cat to keep me company. maybe i'll start on some dreadlocks.
i'm also going to revive this old friend from 2002:
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3In a world of over produced, mainstream music, Eddie Hazel's soulful guitar solo reminds me that real music can still be found. I personally believe that Maggot Brain is one of the best songs ever to be recorded.
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Essential to ghetto fabulousness is understanding and harnessing the power of funk
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A quick look through the past six months of activiTy on the FunkAdelic artist's page shows that Moggers are keeping the name and rep of the band on our minds on a pretty regular basis. However, not many have posted vidjos of the band, and those that have, have been drawn to "Maggot Brain" like veritable moth to proverbial flame. Try sumpin diffunt tooday. At about 2:45, not nearly long enough, but you gotta love the all-around package; real square host, très 70s grap... MORE
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Yes, for good wacky funky fun Funkadelic is without peer in the world of rock. Did I say rock? Yes I did. Beneath the wild textures and genre-bending posturing, Funkadelic was _always_ a kick-ass rock band.
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This track has it all, an elastic groove, diamond cutting guitar and Bernie Worrell's funky funky keys. Mix in a healthy dose of goofy fun and you get a Funkadelic classic, no?
And a classic pic courtesy of Lester Jonze
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Though it often took a back chair to its sister group Parliament, Funkadelic furthered the notions of black rock begun by Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, blending elements of '60s psychedelia and blues plus the deep groove of soul and funk. The band pursued album statements of social/political commentary while Parliament stayed in the funk singles format, but Funkadelic nevertheless paralleled the more commercial artist's success, especially in the late ... MORE
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I have a certain affinity for the Funkadelic song "Maggot Brain". I think it could possibly be one of the best guitar solos in rock history, if not the best. I mean it can stand next to anything Hendrix wrote, it's that good.
Funny thing is, the first time I heard it, I actually heard the rather impressive cover by J. Mascis on the Mike Watt album Ball Hog or Tug Boat - an album I don't remember too much, except for that track. I later learned it was a cover and event... MORE
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I gotta get to work, but my week would be remiss if I didn't give you guys another track from the Starbucks "Out Of Sight" Compilation. When you google the lyrics for this song, it tells you it was done by the Jackson 5. I'm not sure who they are either, but I think they're like the Jena 6, except in Mississip'. Enjoy.... MORE
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Connections & Disconnections is a renegade Funkadelic album, performed by original Parliaments members Fuzzy Haskins, Calvin Simon and Grady Thomas. Originally released in 1981, it was reissued by Rhino Records in 1992 with the title Who's a Funkadelic?.At the end of the 1970s, the titanic P Funk empire was starting to crumble. This was caused by a combination of factors, from George Clinton's poor financial management to a clash of interests bet... MORE
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Ah yes, the timeless question indeed. Presented by the grand guru of funk himself. I've always liked this track,
a deeply rich goof (with teeth).
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Here's a Funky Friday post for Saturday. Funkadelic wasn't perfect, but they were definitely something. This song takes me away. When the guy sings a harmonica solo, well that's pretty great. The other thing that gets me is the whole story in the song - about wandering around and just being captured by some random music at a random time, when it just sucks you in. THAT is a great feeling.
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