Parliament was a funk powerhouse, known for its revolutionary sound and extravagant live performances. The group was formed in the late 1960s by George Clinton, who was also at the helm of the sister band Funkadelic. Together, the two bands formed the core of the P-Funk collective, which dominated the funk scene with their unique blend of psychedelic rock and soulful rhythms. Parliament's music was characterized by Clinton's conceptual genius, the punchy horns of Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, and the Brecker Brothers, the deep grooves laid down by bassist Bootsy Collins, and the tight drum work of Jerome Brailey and others.

Over the years, Parliament created multiple chart-topping hits, their albums bursting with an outré, otherworldly flair. After their heyday in the 1970s, with landmark albums like "Motor-Booty Affair", "Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome", and the legendary live album "Live: P Funk Earth Tour", the band's rate of output slowed, but their impact did not fade. Parliament's later works like "Medicaid Fraud Dogg" and individual tracks such as "I'm Gon Make U Sick O'Me" continued to deliver the group's brand of hardcore funk, humor, and social commentary, cementing their status as funk legends and musical innovators. Their legacy can be heard in the samples and influence across hip-hop, R&B, and modern funk artists.

Genres

Afrofuturism

Classic Soul

Funk

Funk Rock

P Funk

Soul

Related Artists

James Brown

Earth, Wind & Fire

Funkadelic

Bootsy Collins

The Meters

Prince

Kool & The Gang

George Clinton

Sly & The Family Stone

Zapp

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Talking Heads

Latest Release

If the Funk Don't Fit (Tentacle Groove Version)

George Clinton•

Parliament

Single - Released February 21, 2020