George Clinton

George Clinton revolutionized funk music with Parliament Funkadelic, whose theatrical, sci-fi, performance art has captivated audiences worldwide for over five decades. P-Funk’s blend of psychedelic rock and deep, repetitive funk grooves helped bridge the R&B and rock worlds in the ‘70s along with acts like Sly and The Family Stone. Known as Dr. Funkenstein, George Clinton orchestrated multiple solo acts under the P-Funk umbrella. By the ‘80s, Clinton was also charting as a solo artist with hits like “Atomic Dog,” all of which would later lay the groundwork for hip-hop’s classic G-Funk era. On today’s episode Rick Rubin talks to George Clinton on Zoom about the origins of his original vocal group, The Parliaments. George also reminisces  about the time he dared James Brown to do the splits 18 times in a row while on a music industry panel with Madonna and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic songs HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questlove Supreme sits down with George Clinton, the musician known for redefining and re-establishing Funk through his Parliment-Funkadelic collective. They discuss topics such as creating an album, sampling their own music, iconic drum sounds, George Clinton's connection to Nona Hendrix, a unique concert style, Pedro Bell's artwork, and exploring George Clinton's music.

In this enlightening conversation, funk legend George Clinton shares his musical journey with NPR's Ari Shapiro. The architect of Parliament-Funkadelic reflects on his profound influence in the music industry and expresses gratitude for artists like opera singer and funk keyboardist Constance Hauman. He explores the evolving spirit of funk, emphasizing the importance of artistic collaboration and inspiration across generations. Clinton also highlights the unique bond between musicians, revealing how gratitude fuels creativity and connection.