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Cordell 'Boogie' Mosson, P-Funk Bassist, Dead at 60

Wed, April 24 2013 2:24pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Cordell "Boogie" Mosson, best remembered as the bassist for George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic collective, died last Thursday.

Mavis Staples Gets Funky on Funkadelic Cut with Jeff Tweedy

Fri, April 19 2013 5:12pm - Source: Cover Me

Funkadelic is the slightly lesser known iteration of George Clinton 's Parliament (who eventually toured under the name Parliament-Funkadelic, or P-Funk), but their critically-acclaimed Maggot Brain is packed with, well, funky dance tracks (and one mind-blowing guitar solo ).

Funkadelic - One Nation Under a Groove

Wed, March 27 2013 3:28pm - Source: BBC Music

Funkadelic 's 10th album and their commercial breakthrough, One Nation Under a Groove was the starting point for many British listeners.

TVD Ticket Giveaway: George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic at the 9:30 Club, 2/11

Wed, February 06 2013 7:10pm - Source: The Vinyl District

There's a big difference between wanting and needing something.

TVD’s 9:30 Club February Concert Preview

Wed, February 06 2013 12:01am - Source: The Vinyl District

It's a new month, and that means plenty of new 9:30 Club shows to get excited about.

Parliament’s 1970 Debut, ‘Osmium’

Wed, January 23 2013 6:51am - Source: Ickmusic

I'm not sure if it was seeing old school funk n' R&B masters Cameo on Friday night that launched me into the frame of mind (probably is), but I'm knee deep into that sound, and in the middle of a Parliament and Funkadelic listen-a-thon the last couple of days.

Maximum Hedrum featuring George Clinton “Keep In Touch”

Wed, December 19 2012 12:37am - Source: Mixtape Maestro

When you have a super-group consisting of the producer behind Yeah Yeah Yeah's Grammy-nominated Show Your Bones / founder of A-list-nabbing indie-rap project N.A.S.A. ( Sam Spiegel aka Squeak E. Clean), the latter-era frontman of Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura ( Derrick Green ) and the German composer/ producer best known for creating 80′s Beverly Hills Cop theme song smash "Axel F" (Harold Faltermeyer), the notion of Maximum Hedrum 's collective sound being more of the "anything goes" variety is kinda-sorta expected.

There’s A Riot Goin’ On: Ice Cube’s The Predator Revisited

Fri, November 23 2012 12:02pm - Source: The Quietus

One Friday evening a couple of years ago, my phone began to ring.

Brad Thor Talks "Black List", Playlist, and More

Wed, July 25 2012 6:14pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Brad Thor pens thrillers that move at a rock 'n' roll pace.

George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic playing NYC tonight; Bernie Worrell & Bootsy Collins playing shows too (separately)

Thu, July 12 2012 6:37pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic have a few shows scheduled this month including one in NYC TONIGHT (7/12) at Rockefeller Park as part of the River to River Festival.

Hop Farm Festival 29/6/12 - 1/7/12

Fri, July 06 2012 6:08am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Now into its fifth year, Kent's Hop Farm Festival has gone from a one-day event to a fully established part of the summer festival circuit in a rather short space of time.

George Clinton Tax Trouble: Funk Legend Owes More Than $115K

Mon, June 04 2012 12:21pm - Source: Spinner

Sadly, there are no tax exemptions for funkiness.

Big Ol' Nasty Getdown

Sun, May 06 2012 4:10pm - Source: Music-News.com

I can�t stop dancing long enough to write this damned review.

New Music Monday: Santana and Sinead O’Connor, Don Byron and Blue Öyster Cult, Chloe Brisson and Cursive

Mon, February 20 2012 1:55pm - Source: Something Else!

New Music Monday beings another truckload of interesting releases, not least of which are Cursive, Don Byron, Mona and Sinead O'Connor , as well as reissues and concert souvenirs from Diana Ross, Parliament-Funkadelic's Eddie Hazel and Santana.

TVD Ticket Giveaway: George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic at the 9:30 Club, 2/7

Thu, February 02 2012 7:33pm - Source: The Vinyl District

George Clinton is the alpha and omega of funk music.

Bombs and Baby Fat

Fri, January 13 2012 6:30pm - Source: The Hits Just Keep On Comin'

Return with us now to our pursuit of the one-hit wonders whose lone hit reached #101 on Billboard 's Bubbling Under chart, a series we started a few months back and will continue for a few installments more.

KEXP Documentaries: George Clinton Masterminds Parliament and Funkadelic

Fri, December 23 2011 3:10am - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

KEXP Documentaries bring you a musical subject in the time it takes to play just one song.

George Clinton in court to right decades of wrong

Sat, December 10 2011 7:16am - Source: Music-News.com

At 70, George Clinton continues to tour, write and record, adding to the legacy that is Parliament-Funkadelic.

Check Out: Aleon Craft feat. George Clinton – “Make It Out”

Wed, November 30 2011 6:27pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

If you're wondering if the title's an ode to Parliament, well, it is.

Awesome Album Covers: Funkadelic’s “One Nation Under A Groove”

Fri, November 04 2011 12:36am - Source: WNEW

The 1970′s were exciting times for black music, a decade that found artists like George Clinton building musical empires out of hard grooves, outrageous costumes and flag-raising multi-ethnic youth pride.

Shooting at George Clinton gig leaves one dead, three injured

Sun, July 31 2011 5:26pm - Source: NME

A shooting at a gig by George Clinton And Parliament Funkadelic last night (July 30) has left one dead and three injured, according to reports.

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic played Beekman Beer Garden (pics)

Thu, July 28 2011 4:16am - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Neither recent health problems or a battle with lawyers could stop the funk.

CONTESTS: Win tickets to see George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic at Beekman Beer Garden this week

Sun, July 24 2011 6:54pm - Source: The Culture of Me

Friday saw the passing of the 70th birthday of the one and only all-time architect of the funkiest sound your body, mind and soul has ever heard, George Clinton , and this coming Wednesday at the Beekman Beer Garden near the South Street Seaport in New York, Clinton and his legendary Parliament-Funkadelic band mates will be playing/celebrating the birthday and the ideals behind the P-Funk system.

George Clinton's Mothership Lands In London

Thu, June 16 2011 12:11pm - Source: Spinner

George Clinton is to give a talk at the British Library about his obsession with space on Saturday, June 18.

Janelle Monae to appear with George Clinton at British Library

Mon, June 06 2011 12:37pm - Source: NME

Janelle Monae is taking part in a special event with George Clinton at the British Library in London.

George Clinton To Play The British Library

Wed, June 01 2011 11:56am - Source: ClashMusic.com

George Clinton is set to make a special appearance at an exhibition in the British Library.

George Clinton Hospitalized for Staph Infection

Fri, May 27 2011 5:13pm - Source: Spinner

Legendary Parliament-Funkadelic frontman George Clinton has been hospitalized for a staph infection in his leg.

George Clinton in hospital with leg infection

Fri, May 27 2011 10:16am - Source: Music-News.com

Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton has been admitted to a hospital for treatment of a staph infection in his leg.

Eddie Hazel -Rest in P

Tue, May 17 2011 8:54am - Source: Pop Librarian

"Rest in P" is an essential collection of unreleased solo material recorded by the pioneering lead guitarist of Parliament/Funkadelic.

Afrika Bambaataa talks DJing, Funk, James Brown, Fela Kuti & George Clinton [Video]

Sat, March 19 2011 10:16pm - Source: MOG

Hip Hop journalist Davey D recently sat down with the legendary DJ, icon, Hip Hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa to talk about DJing, funk music, his legacy and the importance of music pioneers James Brown, Fela Kuti and George Clinton of Parliament-Funkadelic.

Bluesfest announce George Clinton with third announcement

Wed, February 09 2011 12:03pm - Source: Jase Knows Music

The Bluesfest first announcement included Bob Dylan, B.B. King and Elvis Costello, Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama.

George Clinton accuses Black Eyed Peas of copyright infringement

Tue, December 14 2010 3:13pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

They might be trying to get audiences to think about The Beginning with their new album, but the Black Eyed Peas need to straighten things out at The E.N.D. before they move along.

MOG Rewind:Doo Wop Skeletons In Clinton's Closet

Sun, November 28 2010 9:53am - Source: MOG

Name two artists who came into music via their love of doo wop, exploded into the popular consciousness in the 70's, operated with a deep contempt of the music business, put together ultra talented bands, presented (still present) legendary live shows, used humor to make much larger points, and always seemed to be just a little bit ahead of their time.

Performance Breakdown: Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes Interviewed

Wed, October 06 2010 8:23am - Source: The Quietus

Athens, GA's Of Montreal were a pleasant fixture on the indie-pop firmament for more than a decade before depression, divorce and a well-documented bit of madness involving a fortysomething, transsexual alter-ego collided with frontman Kevin Barnes' world and sent the band spinning off in ever wilder trajectories.

Newtroit Records Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Fri, August 20 2010 5:22pm - Source: The BoomBox

It's hard to keep a record label going for three years let alone thirty, but Newtroit Records has done just that.

Hand Claps: Up For the Down Stroke

Sun, July 11 2010 9:15pm - Source: Star Maker Machine

Last week, we surveyed the songs of Joni Mitchell.

#96 Parliament - Mothership Connection (1976)

Fri, July 02 2010 3:00pm - Source: MOG

Mothership Connection is George Clinton's fourth album under the name Parliament.

Glastonbury 2010: George Clinton with Parliament/Funkadelic

Wed, June 30 2010 5:13pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

A photo gallery of funk legend George Clinton with Parliament/Funkadelic playing live on the West Holts stage on Saturday 26th June 2010 at the 40th Glastonbury Festival.

Garry Shider 1953-2010

Sat, June 26 2010 1:21am - Source: Mojo

THE FUNK WORLD is in mourning at the news that Garry 'Star Child' Shider, George Clinton's musical director and right hand man for 40 years, succumbed to brain cancer on June 16.

Parliament-Funkadelic's Garry Shider Dead at 56

Thu, June 17 2010 6:48pm - Source: The BoomBox

Garry Shider , Parliament-Funkadelic 's guitarist and musical director, lost his battle with brain and lung cancer on Wednesday.

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