Special rebroadcast of Badd Kitti’s birthday tribute to George Clinton, who will be 82 on July 22, 2023. Along with James Brown and Sly Stone, Clinton is probably the most important funk artists of all time. Arguably, he has out reached both Brown and Stone in terms of his influence on contemporary music. This episode traces his early years with Parliament/Funkadelic, his accomplishments as a producer and solo artist, as well as his influence on hip hop and contemporary funk.

Part 1 – (Podcast Listeners Only –  Subscribe to the Funk Excursion where ever you get your podcasts!)

Features early P-Funk classics, the P-Funk “girl groups”, covers of P-Funk cuts and George Clinton’s collaborations with current funk artists. Last but not least a tribute to the 40th Anniversary of Clinton’s iconic solo release “Atomic Dog”.

Part 2 – (Website Exclusive – www.thefunkexcursion.com)

Features more hits from P-Funk (1973-76), P-Funk “sound alikes”, (bands who copped Clinton’s funky style to score hit records) a G-Funk classic and more…