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9 hrs ago | The Philadelphia Tribune

UnSung' showcases Zapp Band's funk soul era

The current "UnSung" series takes an in-depth look at the talent and tragedies of Zapp and Roger on Sunday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Zapp, Dayton, OH, Dayton Metro

23 hrs ago | Los Angeles Times

Ailing Lakeside doctors group rescued by Heritage of Northridge

A major physicians group in the San Fernando Valley, struggling with the rising cost of medical care, has joined another Southern California healthcare network that will now serve more than 600,000 patients.

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Related Topix: Lakeside, Burbank, CA, Medicine, Nursing

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Central Jersey

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic are not done yet

George Clinton never goes away. The leader of the legendary Parliament Funkadelic, which returns tonight to the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton, is constantly on tour and picks up some airplay, particularly on satellite radio.

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Related Topix: Parliament, Black Entertainment, George Clinton, Theater, Arts, Trenton, NJ, Soul, James Brown

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Glide Magazine

Vintage Stash: The Woodstock Experience - Johnny Winter, Janis...

The packaging of The Woodstock Experience series belies its stylized graphics and ultimately renders the limited edition run more than just an exercise in marketing.

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Related Topix: Blues, Johnny Winter, Sly & the Family Stone, Black Entertainment

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Pandora

Mashup Culture - Baile Funk :: On the One :: Vol. 5

Baile funk, aka funk carioca or bailes funk, is a good example of how dance music conventions can be and often are shaped by the people and for the people.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, George Clinton

PR-inside.com

Goldberg toasts birthday on air with Kool & The Gang

Whoopi Goldberg had a ball celebrating her 54th birthday on Friday - she was treated to a special performance by Kool & The Gang.

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Related Topix: Kool & the Gang, The View, Entertainment, Television

Sun Nov 15, 2009

MAGPIE

Ailing, poverty-stricken Funkadelic artist Pedro Bell is looking to sell his originals

Thick dust covers the gold lame shirt and silver leather coat in Pedro Bell's closet.

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Related Topix: Funkadelic, Cosmic Slop, Science Fiction Movies, Black Entertainment, George Clinton, Parliament

Sat Nov 14, 2009

A-Infos Radio Project

Break The Stereo Funk Explosion!, Segment 1

Series: Subtitle: Program Type: Music Featured Speakers/Commentators: Dh Rhapsody Summary: Funk explosion with the Explosions, Daktaris, the Bamboos, Tower of Power and the Propositions.

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Related Topix: Tower of Power

TexasMusicMatters

Fun Fun Fun Fest Performance Review: Foot Patrol

If you like the sounds of Parliament and feet you might want to check out Austin's favorite foot fetish funk band Foot Patrol .

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Related Topix: Parliament

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The Riverdale Press

Grandfather of funk: George Clinton electrifies Lehman audience

As George Clinton walked on stage at Lehman Center on Saturday night, he brushed aside his iconic neon hair and looked over the crowd sitting comfortably in their seats.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, George Clinton, Funkadelic, Parliament

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Magic 98.3 Columbus

Cause I Love Yo... - Lenny Willi...

Although Lenny Williams has had a long solo career, he is still best-known for his three years as the lead singer of Tower of Power, one of the top funk/soul bands of the '70s. But Williams was pursuing a solo career before joining Tower of Power, and he resumed his solo career after leaving that famous Oakland outfit in 1975.

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Related Topix: Tower of Power, San Francisco Metro, Oakland Metro, Oakland, CA, R&B, R-N-B

Mon Nov 09, 2009

WLQT-FM Dayton

Love Rollercoaste... - Ohio Play...

With their slinky, horn-powered grooves, impeccable musicianship, and eye-popping album covers, the Ohio Players were among the top funk bands of the mid-'70s. Emerging from the musical hotbed of Dayton in 1959, the group was originally dubbed the Ohio Untouchables, and initially comprised singer/guitarist Robert Ward, bassist Marshall "Rock" ...

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Related Topix: Ohio Players

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Philadelphia Tribune

Funk legend Collins tells his story of fame, burnout

Once among the most legendary, yet least-known figures in contemporary music, original funkster William "Bootsy" Collins has lived a life full of highs and lows.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Soul, James Brown, George Clinton

The Tennessean Nashville News

'Atomic Dog' singer wins claim to phrase

The phrase "bow wow wow, yippie yo, yippie yea" belongs exclusively to funk legend George Clinton, a panel of federal judges ruled this week.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, George Clinton, R-N-B, Public Announcement, US News, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Starpulse News Blog

Beyonce Is A Triple Threat At Soul Train Awards

Beyonce ruled the 2009 Soul Train Awards on Tuesday after taking home three top prizes at the ceremony.

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Related Topix: Iam, Rap, Atlanta Metro, The Gap Band

Relix

Caravan of Thieves With Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth

Stage One in Fairfield, CT. The group, which is spearheaded by Fuzz and his wife Carrie Sangiovanni, recently described their music in a Jambands.com interview as "Gypsy Swing Meets The Beatles at Tim Burton's House." On hand to join the group for this musical amalgam were Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth from Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club.

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Related Topix: Deep Banana Blackout, Talking Heads, Pop/Rock, Black Entertainment, Michael Jackson

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Clover Herald

Voodoo music fest kicks off Halloween weekend

Rapper Eminem performs along with KISS this weekend at Voodoo Experience, the punk and rock music festival to be held amid the live oaks and lagoons at New Orleans City Park.

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Related Topix: Rap, Eminem, Fischerspooner, Electronic, Parliament, Metal, Down

Sun Nov 01, 2009

AOL City Guide

Belly Up Tavern

Sure, Solana Beach calls the Belly Up a tavern, but that doesn't mean it's a broken-down watering hole with only Van Halen's 'Panama' playing on the jukebox.

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Related Topix: Solana Beach, CA, Parliament

Fri Oct 30, 2009

National Public Radio

Betty Davis: A 'Nasty Gal' Ahead Of Her Time

Funk and R&B singer Betty Davis was influenced by close friends like Jimi Hendrix and her ex-husband, jazz legend Miles Davis .

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Related Topix: Betty Davis, Pop/Rock, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, Jazz, Black Entertainment, Sly Stone, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Supernatural

Wed Oct 28, 2009

WWOZ

P-Funk Marathon with Soul Sister - Halloween Morning, 12-5am

FUNK MARATHON with Soul Sister - Halloween Morning, 12-5am! George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic perform live at Voodoo Experience, Halloween Night on the WWOZ/SoCo Stage.

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Related Topix: George Clinton, Black Entertainment, Parliament

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