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"Funk: The Music, the People, and the Rhythm of the One" by Rickey Vincent, with an introduction by George Clinton Synopsis: "Finally, the definitive guide for fans of funk--inside details and expert insights on the music of James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, Kool and the Gang, and more. Colorful, intelligent and in-your-face, Rickey Vincent's Funk celebrates the songs, the musicians, the philosophy and the meaning of The Funk." The publisher, January 13, 1998: "St. Martin's Press is proud to announce that FUNK: THE MUSIC, THE PEOPLE, AND THE RHYTHM OF THE ONE by Rickey Vincent just received the prestigious ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for Best Book on Popular Music for 1997. This is more evidence that this unique, insightful, first-ever history of funk music is a must-read." |
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"George Clinton and P-Funk: An Oral History" by Dave Marsh (editor), David Mills, Larry Alexander Review by Rickey Wright (Amazon.com): From a Plainfield, New Jersey, barber shop to the Mothership and beyond, George Clinton and P-Funk: An Oral History is the riotous story of the Parliafunkadelicment thang straight from the mouths of those who created and witnessed it: Clinton himself, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, and dozens of others. Clinton's transformation of the band from a bunch of acid-crazed former doo-woppers with loud amps into a slightly less crazed juggernaut that ruled late-'70s stages and airwaves is the main story here." The author, David Mills (davidelic@aol.com), July 11, 1998: "It was our goal that reading this book be like eavesdropping on the world's freakiest cocktail party. And that George, Bootsy, Billy Bass and all the others in our sprawling cast come alive in your earhole ... so that you can smell their neck-sweat the next time you spin, for instance, the "Chocolate City" LP." |
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"The Best of George Clinton: Piano/Vocal/Guitar (Masters of Funk Series)" by George Clinton, Dave Edwards (editor) Book Description (Amazon.com): "The Best Of George Clinton is a funky grooving riff-laden songbook bringing you the best of certified funkmaster George Clinton for piano and vocal with guitar. This book features ten hits such as 'Atomic Dog' and 'Flashlight' and is guaranteed to get you out of your seat. 'Mothership Connection' and 'One Nation', included, are sure to give up the funk in you no matter what your race, color, or creed." |
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"Funk (Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion Series)" by Dave Thompson Book Description (Amazon.com): "Blending '50s R&B and '60s soul with a little rock and roll, funk emerged as one of modern America's most enduring music genres. This book traces funk from its James Brown roots through today's groove with groups like the Red Hot Chili Peppers - showcasing the players, singers, and composers who "got on the good foot." Insightful essays portray the history, development, and scope of funk, revealing such influences and incarnations as funky soul, funky psychedelic, funky jazz, blaxploitation movies, British funk, Motown funk, white funk, and more. Alongside detailed artist biographies and discographies, this guide reviews and rates recordings that illustrate each band's sound and musical impact. Artists include George Clinton, Sly and the Family Stone, Chaka Khan, Curtis Mayfield, The Meters, Parliament Funkadelic, War, The Isley Brothers, The Commodores, and many others." |
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