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The Influences That Shaped Parliament-Funkadelic
George Clinton soaked up numerous influences, all that came together in the ever-evolving sound of Parliament and Funkadelic.
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The Beatles Take a “Chants”
On the cusp of their breakthrough, The Beatles took an interest in a black group from their hometown. Here's the story.
P-Funk: An Empire In The Making
Parliament-Funkadelic was an evolution. They started with doo-wop and ultimately became the funk titans we know today.
Gangsters in Music: From Doo-Wop to Hip-Hop
From the earliest days of rock n roll, a lot of the most popular artists were made, um, "offers they couldn't refuse."
“Louie Louie”: Why Is This Song So Awesome?
"Louie Louie" is one of the great anthems of rock. But the back story is even crazier than its (unintelligible) lyrics.