Who are some major composers of funk?

Who are some major composers of funk?

10 Kings of Funk in Music History

  • James Brown. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.
  • George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.
  • Sly & The Family Stone. David Warner Ellis/Redferns.
  • Rick James. Paul Natkin/WireImage.
  • Bootsy Collins. David Livingston/Getty Images.
  • Prince.
  • Cameo.
  • The Ohio Players.

What funk band is the most popular?

Parliament/Funkadelic

  • Earth,Wind&Fire Some of the most inspiring,soulful and insightful music of the ‘70s and beyond is that of Earth,Wind&Fire,founded by musical mastermind
  • Sly and the Family Stone Funk simply wouldn’t be the same without Sly and the Family Stone.

    • Who are the best funk drummers?

    Buddy Rich. Known for his power,energy,flawless technique,and his incredible hand speed,Buddy Rich is widely considered one of,if not the most,influential drummers of all

  • Neil Peart. Neil Peart was the drummer for the progressive rock band Rush.
  • John Bonham.
  • Vinnie Colaiuta.
  • Tony Williams.
  • Steve Gadd.
  • Ringo Starr.
  • Billy Cobham.
  • Max Roach.

    • What is some recommended funk music?

    The Meters – The Meters The Meters epitomize everything I love about funk.

  • Fred Wesley and The Horny Horns – A Blow for Me,A Toot For You Maybe the best album to come out of the JB’s
  • James Brown – Sex Machine Cause you can’t have an essential funk list without James Brown
  • Funkadelic – One Nation Under a Groove Psychedelic Funk at its best

    • Who still makes Funk inspired music?

    There are many excellent labels releasing funk like Daptone, Colemine, Record Kicks, Stones Throw and many others. It has been sampled consistently in hip hop for forty years and a great deal of guitar playing in modern pop and rock is basically funk style guitar.

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