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Pedro Bell: “Free Your Mind and Watch Yo’ Ass Before All This Comes to Pass”
Illustrator Pedro Bell was as much a part of the Parliament-Funkadelic groove as were the musicians. A look back at his contribution to the funk.
Tim Kinley
Tim Kinley is a longtime disciple of the Mothership Connection and spends way too much time copping duplicate copies of Parliament-Funkadelic albums. Documentaries, CD compilations and other Funky projects also distract him from paying utility bills, which results in his cell phone bill not being paid on time.
The Brides of Funkenstein – Partying Like Its 1979
Before Prince did it, Parliament-Funkadelic spun off the funk in their "girl-group," the Brides of Funkenstein.
Dr. John and The Meters: Unstoppable Funk
When Dr. John worked with the Meters, next level New Orleans musical magic ensued.
Bootsy Collins: “This Boot Is Made For Fonk-N” 40 Years On
The "booty" is celebrated in the weirdest and most wonderful way in this 1979 release from Bootsy Collins.
Parliament-Funkadelic: Standing On the Verge … of The Down Stroke
Within a week, Parliament-Funkadelic released two powerful albums that defined the funk sound, circa 1974.