Name: Funkadelic
Brand: Funkadelic

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SEW010

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2009-01-14

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Funkadelic

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Funk / Soul

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Funkadelic is an American band that rose to prominence in the 1970s, playing a pivotal role in shaping the funk music culture of that decade. Led by George Clinton, Funkadelic and its sister act played a significant part in establishing the genre's unique sound and style.

With their innovative approach to music, Funkadelic became a driving force behind the funk movement. Their groovy beats and soulful melodies captivated audiences worldwide, earning them a well-deserved spot in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as performers.

Today, Funkadelic's legacy lives on as their influential music continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike. Experience the timeless sounds of this iconic band through our curated collection of their albums and merchandise available at our e-commerce store.

back in stock on vinyl. funkadelic's self-titled 1969 debut may not be on the same plateau as the group's later, all-encompassing masterpieces ('maggot brain', 'cosmic slop', etc.), but does serve as the strong foundation upon which their early 70's masterworks were built. along with jimi hendrix's band, funkadelic is one of the first units to inject funk with hard rock. whereas funk pioneer james brown concentrates on creating air-tight, precise grooves, funkadelic keeps things loose, raw, and groovy. drug experimentation also plays a prominent role in the band's early work, perhaps never as evidently as on funkadelic. from the beginning, singer george clinton has been the band's undisputed leader. he wrote or co-wrote nearly all of funkadelic's seven tracks and also served as the album's producer. bassist billy nelson and guitarist eddie hazel are superb instrumentalists, as heard on the slowly evolving 'music for my mother,' the frantic 'i got a thing,' and the album's motown soul-inflected hit single 'i bet you' (the latter featuring great vocal interplay between all members). and the seeds for such future funkadelic epics as 'maggot brain' and 'wars of armageddon' can be traced to the album's longest compositions, 'mommy, what's a funkadelic?' and 'good old music.'

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