In part two of a two part episode, John and Dr. G talk about and remember the legacy of the Icon, James Brown as they celebrate what would be his 80th birthday They share stories of their encounter with Mr. Brown, and other musicians that have played with JB, and recall the final years of his music and his life.
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John explains the numbers and asks for your last “Funky 5.”
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In part one of a two part episode, John and Dr. G talk about and remember the legacy of the Icon, James Brown as they celebrate what would be his 80th birthday They speak of Mr Brown’s importance and influence as an Artist and Activist in Black and Mainstream Pop Culture.
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John shares with you the latest Funky Flicks he’s been watching, plus your listener feedback.
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John reviews the double CD from Shuggie Otis, the reclusive genius who is touring to promote his newest, but previously unreleased music and also remembers Cordell :”Boogie” Mosson legendary Bassist/Guitarist for P-Funk who recently passed away. Here’s a link to the new Funkadelic single, “The Nas” featuring Sly Stone in a prominent role. The single is available at www.georgeclinton.com for purchase.
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John’s pretty funked up over the release and upcoming performance of reclusive genius Shuggie Otis, who has a double CD to include of his classic, “Inspiration/Information and new release Wings Of Love. Shuggie also comes to DC this weekend at the iconic Howard Theatre. He shares with you what he looks forward to and some other events that are happening in the Funkisphere..
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John really Funks out on this episode. John reveals his last Funky Five, a new book in the Funky Book Corner, a new feature and video in the Funky Video Corner…Check it out!
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John talks about the new posthumous releases from Jimi Hendrix, Teena Marie and a new Japanese CD issue of Jimmy Castor‘sSupersoundrelease.
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John continues his revealing conversation with Bob Davis of Soul-Patrol.com where they talk about the politics of the RRHOF, Race, and the further evolution of Soul Patrol.
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Bob Davis of Soul-Patrol.com
John talks to Bob Davis publisher, and co-owner of Soul-Patrol.com. Bob was at the vanguard in creating a website/hub that is focused and dedicated to “our culture” and in telling “our story”. It’s the first part of a two part conversation.
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