George Clinton

George Clinton (born July 22, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter,
bandleader, and music producer and the principal architect of P-Funk. He was
the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and
early 1980s, and launched a solo career in 1981. He has been cited as one of
the foremost innovators of funk music, along with James Brown and ... read more

Funkadelic Star Cordell 'Boogie' Mosson Dead At 60

Parliament and Funkadelic star Cordell Mosson has died at the age of 60.The bass player, guitarist and singer was a member of George Clinton's funk...
Posted 24 April 1.32am — Comment on this

SXSW Film 2013: `Finding the Funk' is insightful look into genre

VH1 documentary features George Clinton, Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins and other funk legends.
Posted 15 March 12.11am — Comment on this

George Clinton Headed For Divorce

Funk icon George Clinton has filed for divorce from his wife of 22 years.In documents submitted in a Florida court, the music legend alleges his...
Posted 24 February 2.06pm — Comment on this

Old School Wednesday ~ Public Enemy

Public Enemy ~ “Can’t Truss It” Samples: James Brown ~ “Get Up, Get into It, Get Involved“ George Clinton ~ “Atomic Dog“ Sly & t...
Posted 6 February 8.24pm — Comment on this

George Clinton Hands Over Song Copyrights To Pay Off Legal Fees

Funk icon George Clinton has been ordered to hand over the copyrights to four of his classic tracks to pay off debts to his former lawyers.The music...
Posted 6 January 2.26pm — Comment on this

New band of the day - Sinkane (No 1,412)

This Afro-futurist creates funk that is freeform and far-outReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Brooklyn. The lineup: Ahmed Gallab (vocals, instruments) plus live ban...
Posted 10 December 2012 10.46am — Comment on this

New band of the day – IROK (No 1,387)

These space cadets promise Afro-futurist anthems, but their mundane rave-rock fails to blast you into another dimensionReading on mobile? Click hereHometown: London.The l...
Posted 5 November 2012 5.54pm — Comment on this

New Yo Gabba Gabba! compilation features The Roots, Belle

Plus, Cut Copy, Metric, and Rocket from the Crypt.
Posted 26 September 2012 2.06pm — Comment on this

George Clinton - George Clinton Facing More Tax Troubles

George Clintons money woes are stacking up - the funk legend has been hit with his second tax bill this year 12 The Parliament star filed for bankruptcy in 1984 and has s...
Posted 3 September 2012 1.38am — Comment on this

George Clinton Hit With Another Tax Lien

His second in three months...
Posted 2 September 2012 7.04pm — Comment on this

Snoop Dogg: a beginner's guide

We asked our readers to pick 10 essential Snoop tracks for newcomers. Here's what they came up withLast week we asked our followers on Twitter and Facebook to nominate th...
Posted 7 August 2012 3.19pm — Comment on this

George Clinton: A classic interview

With George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic on the bill for this weekend's Hop Farm festival, we delve once more into Rock's Backpages – the world's leading archi...
Posted 26 June 2012 6.00pm — Comment on this

Mungolian Jetset "Toccata"

Norwegian duo Mungolian Jetset's bizarre mythology—which includes constructed languages, whimsical characters, and fictional sects, such as The Knights of Jumu...
Posted 25 June 2012 7.00pm — Comment on this

(Coming soon) Lumerians as the Funky Space Man

Lumerians are known for making music that is filmic in nature, songs soaked in the language of Morricone and his brethren. So it's easy enough, with each new Lumerian...
Posted 14 May 2012 1.00am — Comment on this

Red Chair interview: George Clinton

When George Clinton enters the room, I wonder if I should salute him with an "Atomic Dog" bark or hug him.
Posted 15 September 2011 1.56pm — Comment on this

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