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Apr 21, 2024 · Sass Jordan, the Canadian rock artist, released the powerful song “Ugly” as a part of her album “Rats” in 1994. This iconic track featured the legendary George Clinton, adding an extra layer of funk to the already intense rock sound. “Ugly” explores the deeper emotions and experiences that many individuals face throughout their lives.
4 days ago · In an interview with Rolling Stone, George Clinton explained that the song was inspired by the Free Speech Movement on college campuses in the late 1960s. “We were trying to promote the concept of people freeing their minds from the old way of thinking and the old way of doing things,” he said.
Apr 19, 2024 · George Clinton (born July 22, 1941, Kannapolis, North Carolina, U.S.) is a highly influential funk music singer, songwriter, and musician who organized and produced Parliament-Funkadelic, a genre-bending theatrical collective of performers who defined funk music in the 1970s.
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Apr 25, 2024 · George Clinton’s “Atomic Dog” is an iconic funk song released in 1982. The song has stood the test of time and even today, many people across generations can still be seen dancing to its groove. However, like many classic songs, “Atomic Dog” has a deeper meaning that many listeners might not pick up on right away.
May 4, 2024 · George Clinton with the honorary degree he received Friday from Clinton College in Rock Hill. Clinton is known for his funk music style and a host of awards, including a Grammy Lifetime...
May 4, 2024 · Funk legend George Clinton, whose great-great-grandfather founded Clinton College in Rock Hill, was given an honorary doctorate at the school's graduation on May 3, 2024.
4 days ago · As a member of Parliament and later Funkadelic, George Clinton changed the face of R&B in the ’70s by fusing elements of soul music with those of various acid idols from the ’60s, including Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Sly Stone, to create funk.
