Monday, November 1, 2010

"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)": Sly & The Family Stone's Groundbreaking Funk Classic

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During the latter part of 1969, Sly & The Family Stone were still basking in the heady afterglow of their legendary performance at Woo...
Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Prince announces his Welcome 2 America Tour

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Prince playing at Coachella 2008 (photo by Scott Penner) His Royal Badness held a press conference at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theat...
Friday, August 6, 2010

Phelps "Catfish" Collins loses battle with cancer at 66

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It's been a rough year for P-Funk. Less than two months ago, Garry "Starchild" Shider passed on. And today Uncle Jam's Arm...
Friday, June 18, 2010

P-Funk Legend Garry "Starchild" Shider dies at age 56

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Garry Shider photo by Snabby On June 16, P-Funk guitarist/singer Garry Shider passed away after battling lung and brain cancer. He died...
Thursday, June 3, 2010

Ten Favorite Summer Jams

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Summer's almost upon us again, so I thought I'd make a list of my ten favorite summer jams. 1)"Summer" - War For me, t...
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Friday, May 14, 2010

Maceo Parker: Funk's Legendary Saxman

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Maceo Parker Photo by iwona_kellie Maceo Parker's name is synonymous with funk. When I hear his name, I immediately think of greas...
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Nikka Costa: Fiery Red-Headed Funkster

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Nikka Costa photo by Matthew Welch Nikka Costa is one red-hot funky mama. If you cross Janis Joplin with Chaka Khan and throw in some Prince...
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