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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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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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A comprehensive list of the most influential and popular funk bands and artists from the 1960s to the present, with brief introductions and best known tracks. Find out who made the cut and how they shaped the funk genre over the decades.
Apr 16, 1995 · Funk Classics: The 80's by Various Artists released in 1995. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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- Manu Dibango - Gone Clear. Reggae, Jazz-Funk. Critic Score 90 1 review. Amazon. Music.
- The Gap Band - The Gap Band III. January 1, 1980. Funk. Critic Score 90 1 review. Amazon. Music.
- Change - The Glow of Love. May 16, 1980. Disco, Funk. Critic Score 90 1 review. Amazon. Music. Spotify.
- Teena Marie - Irons in the Fire. July 6, 1980. Funk. Critic Score 85 2 reviews. Amazon. Music. Spotify.
Funk 80s. Playlist • Eddie Muliaumaseali'i • 2021. 69K views • 63 tracks • 5 hours, 28 minutes. Save to library. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Michael Jackson Thriller. 4:00. Super Freak.
