How Parliament and Funkadelic Brought the 70s to A Freaky Climax
In 1979, Parliament and Funkadelic released two projects that helped close out the 70s– and usher in the era of rap and hip hop.
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.
Bootsy Collins: The Warner Bros. Era
Even as he performed with George Clinton and P-Funk, Bootsy Collins stretched out in a series of classic albums of his own. The funk is strong in ’em.