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I t’s impossible to overstate Bootsy Collins’ influence. Since joining James Brown’s band 55 years ago this month, Collins has made sturdy, buoyant bass lines, which stretch out all over the place before returning to the one, the bedrock of funk. The recordings he cut with Brown, Parliament, Funkadelic, and …

George Clinton has filed a lawsuit against his longtime music industry foe, Armen Boladian, accusing the music executive of fraud, copyright infringement, and withholding royalties. The complaint, obtained by Rolling Stone, was filed in Florida District Court Tuesday, March 11. Naming Boladian and several of his companies (including Nine Records, …

Joseph “Amp” Fiddler, the celebrated and revered Detroit musician who played with Parliament and Funkadelic, helped mentor J Dilla, and more, has died. He was 65. Fiddler’s death was announced in a statement shared on his official Instagram page. He died after “an extensive and noble battle with cancer,” though …

Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins, singer and original member of Parliament–Funkadelic and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has died at the age of 81. P-Funk mastermind George Clinton announced Haskins’ death Saturday on social media. No cause of death was provided. “We are saddened to announce the passing of …

A S THE EIGHTIES began winding down, Bootsy Collins was in his element during nights on the town in Washington, D.C. Flashinghis signature star-shaped shades, according to one report, he was chilling with fellow musicians — including some who’d played with Miles Davis — and sharing stories about his former …

George Clinton has some more groove to offer. On Monday, the Godfather of Funk announced his return from retirement with a Parliament-Funkadelic tour planned for this year. Clinton — who went on a farewell tour in 2019 after announcing his retirement the year prior — will join Parliament-Funkadelic for a …

Ahead of a special belated 80th-birthday show, George Clinton gave a gift of his own to his old school in Newark, New Jersey, — a ton of musical equipment. In turn, Avon Elementary officially renamed its music room in honor of the funk legend. The event took place Thursday, March …