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Formed
January 1, 1970 in Detroit, MI

Disbanded
1980

Years Active:
70s | 80s | 90s | Current

 
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 Sly Stone) with freaky costumes and themes inspired by '60s acid culture and science fiction. ...
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Selected Discography:
  Album Title Released Label Price
Gold



2005 Island $13.98 2-CD Set
Funked Up: The Very Best Of Parliament



2002 Mercury $6.99
The Best Of Parliment - The Millennium Collection



2000 Mercury $6.99
Tear The Roof Off (1974-1980)



1993 Mercury $13.98 2-CD Set
Mothership Connection (Remastered)



1976 Mercury $6.99
Chocolate City (Remastered)



1975 Mercury $6.99
Up For The Down Stroke (Remastered)



1974 Mercury $6.99
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James Brown

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George Clinton

Formal Connections
Funkadelic George Clinton

Performed Songs By
George Clinton Bootsy Collins Leon Ware John McLaughlin

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