George Clinton and the Cosmic Odyssey of the P-Funk Empire.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Needs, Kris.

Series:

Omnibus Remastered Series

Omnibus Remastered Series ; v.3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Funk (Music).

Afrofuturism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (367 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : Omnibus Press, 2014.

Summary:

This book explores the life and legacy of George Clinton, the pioneering force behind the P-Funk music movement. It delves into Clinton's influence on funk music, his role in the rise of Afrofuturism, and his impact on popular culture from the 1960s to the present. The narrative covers significant events and collaborations, including Clinton's legal battles, his influence on hip-hop, and his performances with the Mothership crew. Author Kris Needs provides an in-depth examination of Clinton's journey, highlighting the key figures and groundbreaking music that defined his career. This work is intended for music enthusiasts and those interested in African American cultural history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Contents

Dedication

Foreword by Miles Marshall Lewis

Introduction

Chapter 1: Pre-Funk

Chapter 2: Nothing Before Me But Thang

Chapter 3: There’s A Riot Going On With Laughing Sam’s Dice

Chapter 4: Motor City Madness

Chapter 5: Mommy, What’s A Funkadelic?

Chapter 6: Looney Tunes And Scary Melodies

Chapter 7: America Eats Its Young

Chapter 8: Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On

Chapter 9: Space Is The Place

Chapter 10: The Awesome Power Of A Fully Operational Mothership

Chapter 11: Don’t Fake The Funk Or Your Nose Will Grow

Chapter 12: The Empire Strikes Black

Chapter 13: Invasion Of The Booty Snatchers

Chapter 14: Old Dog New Tricks

Chapter 15: Give Out But Don’t Give Up

Epilogue

Where Are They Now?

Acknowledgements

Bibliography

Index

Suggested Listening

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ISBN:

9781787592704

1787592707

OCLC:

1435751590