George Clinton: Funkadelic, James Brown and Kendrick Lamar

Q | Oct 18, 2023
Ever since telling people to “Free Your Mind... and Your Ass Will Follow” in the late ‘60s, George Clinton’s P-Funk sound has influenced countless artists, including the likes of Prince, Snoop Dogg and Janelle Monáe. George is the mastermind behind groups like Funkadelic and Parliament, and he’s carved out a massive career in his own right. George Clinton, Dr. Funkenstein himself, joins Tom to talk about his life in music.

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