Don't miss the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and innovators of Pfunk, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic! George Clinton was the mastermind of the band Parliament-Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and launched a solo career in 1981. Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic revolutionized R&B during the ’70s, twisting soul music into funk by adding influences from several late-’60s acid heroes: Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Sly Stone.

The Parliament/Funkadelic machine recorded three platinum albums and captured over 40 R&B hit singles (including three number ones). Parliament-Funkadelic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 alongside The Jackson 5.

Clinton has demonstrated an illustrious career and success as a producer / writer/ performer, but his greatest achievement stemmed from his relentless dedication to funk as a musical form. Clinton took Funk to new heights, blending elements of Jazz, Rock, Pop, Classical and even Gospel into his productions, eventually developing a unique and easily identifiable style affectionately called “Pfunk.” Clinton’s inspiration, dedication and determination resulted in the elevation of “funk” music to complete recognition and acceptance as a true genre in and of itself.