Funkadelic's Can You Get to That, released in 1971 on their seminal Maggot Brain, stands as a groundbreaking achievement. This Billboard-charting track revolutionized music by seamlessly fusing funk, folk blues, and gospel elements. The backing vocals, provided by Hot Buttered Soul, added a rich, soulful dimension that distinguished it from contemporary releases. The song's production, overseen by George Clinton, showcased innovative recording techniques that would influence future generations of musicians. The song's narrative begins with the introspective line, &quo… read more
Funkadelic was originally the backing band for the doo wop group, The Parliaments. The band was added in 1964, primarily for tours, and consisted of Frankie Boyce, Richard Boyce and Langston Booth. They enlisted in the army in 1966, and George Clinton (the leader of The Parliaments) recruited Billy Bass Nelson and Eddie Hazel in 1967, then also adding Tawl Ross and Tiki Fulwood. Due to legal difficulties between Clinton and Revilot, The Parliaments' label, the name was abandoned in favor of Funkadelic, which consisted of the same group of people (that is, both the former Parlia… read more
Funkadelic was originally the backing band for the doo wop group, The Parliaments. The band was added in 1964, primarily for tours, and consisted of Frankie Boyce, Richard Boyce and Langsto… read more
Funkadelic was originally the backing band for the doo wop group, The Parliaments. The band was added in 1964, primarily for tours, and consisted of Frankie Boyce, Richard Boyce and Langston Booth. They enlisted in the army in 1966, an… read more