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Formed: 1970 in Detroit, MI
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: R&B

Biography:
Inspired by Motown's assembly line of sound, George Clinton gradually put together a collective of over 50 musicians and recorded the ensemble during the '70s both as Parliament and Funkadelic. While Funkadelic pursued band-format psychedelic rock, Parliament engaged in a funk free-for-all, blending influences from the godfathers (James Brown and S... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
1980 Trombipulation
1979 Gloryhallastoopid
1978 Motor Booty Affair
1977 Live: P-Funk Earth Tour
1977 Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome
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Group Members: Rick Gardner Debbie Wright Glen Collins Billy "Bass" Nelson Greg Thomas More >> Similar Artists: The Ohio Players P-Funk All Stars Prince Slave Con Funk Shun More >>

Influenced By: Sylvester "Sly Stone" Stewart James Brown Sly & the Family Stone More >> Followers: Brass Construction Faith No More Fishbone The Gap Band Happy Mondays More >>

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