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- Parliament-Funkadelic. 1,021 votes. This iconic collective, led by the visionary George Clinton, revolutionized the sound of funk with their distinctive blend of psychedelic rock, soul, and jazz influences.
- Sly & the Family Stone. 637 votes. Led by the enigmatic frontman Sly Stone, this groundbreaking group broke barriers with their diverse lineup and genre-defying sound that incorporated elements of soul, rock, and psychedelia.
- George Clinton. 228 votes. As the mastermind behind both Parliament and Funkadelic, this legendary musician has been at the forefront of funk since its inception.
- Kool & the Gang. 503 votes. With a career spanning over five decades, this influential group has left an indelible mark on popular music with their tight grooves and memorable hooks.
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- Closing Thoughts
50. Big Sam’s Funky Nation
Formed: 2000 Best Known Track: Funky Donkey Sammie Williams (Big Sam) has been leading his Funky Nation since 2000. He had a recurring role in Treme, the HBO series following New Orleans residents rebuilding their lives post-Katrina.
49. Trombone Shorty
Born: 1986 Best Known Track: Hold Up, Wait a Minute Troy Andrews has been producing and playing music since his first appearance on stage at four alongside Bo Diddley. He’s led numerous groups and appeared as a sideman on a plethora of albums.
48. Galactic
Formed: 1994 Best Known Track: Into The Deep (feat. Macy Gray) A jam band of the finest order from New Orleans, Galactic incorporates funk, jazz, hip hop, brass band, and electronic into an ever-changing style. They are a mainstay of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. During Lundi Gras, they play until the sun rises on the day of Mardi Gras.
Formed: 1969 Best Known Track: Fantastic Voyage Before finding success with Solar Records and their hit single, It’s All the Way Live, Lakeside was a Motown group finding little success. But the 1980s would change all that as they stormed the charts with Fantastic Voyageand other funk hits.
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This is a list of funk music artists. This includes artists who have either been very important to the funk genre or have had a considerable amount of exposure (such as in the case of one who has been on a major label). Bands are listed by the first letter in their name (not including the words "a", "an", or "the"), and individuals are listed ...
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- James Brown – The Payback. Where to begin with James Brown, one of funk’s foremost founding fathers and greatest exponents? Well, 1973’s The Payback is probably as good a place as any.
- Isaac Hayes – Shaft. In the late 1960s, Stax songwriter, producer, and musician Isaac Hayes launched a career as a solo artist – his second album, Hot Buttered Soul, is rightly lauded as one of the greatest soul albums of all time.
- Funkadelic – Maggot Brain. George Clinton started out singing doo-wop, but by the end of the 1960s he found his groove, thanks to a fusion of soul, psychedelia, and funk.
- Rick James – Street Songs. Having formed a teenage band with Neil Young, Rick James, the nephew of one of the Temptations, eventually shot to fame in the 70s after signing to Motown.
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Sep 12, 2005 · 1. James Brown. 2. Sly & The Family Stone. 3. George Clinton / Parliament-Funkadelic. 4. Earth, Wind, & Fire. 5. Curtis Mayfield. 6. Stevie Wonder. 7. Isley Brothers. 8. Kool & The Gang. 9. Rick James. 10. Isaac Hayes. 11. Zapp & Roger. 12. War. 13. Ohio Players. 14. Meters. 15. Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. 16.
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