The career of funk legend George Clinton, whose LSD-filled antics, outrageous costumes and solid beats helped him build a legacy that continues to be felt today.
28m • 2018The career of funk legend George Clinton, whose LSD-filled antics, outrageous costumes and solid beats helped him build a legacy that continues to be felt today.
The rise of Rick James, the self-proclaimed "King of Punk Funk", who defied expectations to became a rock superstar.
24m • 2018The rise of Rick James, the self-proclaimed "King of Punk Funk", who defied expectations to became a rock superstar.
How funk hitmaker Rick James fell from grace amid his rivalry with Prince, rampant cocaine use, and run-ins with the law.
25m • 2018How funk hitmaker Rick James fell from grace amid his rivalry with Prince, rampant cocaine use, and run-ins with the law.
Bassist Bootsy Collins went from rocking out in Ohio to working with the notorious James Brown, who taught him "The One" funk basics, but it was when Bootsy met George Clinton that he created his larger-than-life persona and became the backbone of the P-Funk empire.
26m • 2018Bassist Bootsy Collins went from rocking out in Ohio to working with the notorious James Brown, who taught him "The One" funk basics, but it was when Bootsy met George Clinton that he created his larger-than-life persona and became the backbone of the P-Funk empire.
James Brown - nicknamed "Mr. Dynamite" - was renowned for his infectious voice and unbelievable dance moves. With hits like "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud", Brown reached new heights in the tumultuous 1960s, catching the attention of the FBI along the way.
25m • 2018James Brown - nicknamed "Mr. Dynamite" - was renowned for his infectious voice and unbelievable dance moves. With hits like "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud", Brown reached new heights in the tumultuous 1960s, catching the attention of the FBI along the way.
At the height of his fame, James Brown reigned supreme as the king of funk, but he was a taskmaster, feuding with rivals as well as members of his own band. Compromised by bad decisions, Brown was eclipsed by a new generation of stars trying to follow in his footsteps.
25m • 2018At the height of his fame, James Brown reigned supreme as the king of funk, but he was a taskmaster, feuding with rivals as well as members of his own band. Compromised by bad decisions, Brown was eclipsed by a new generation of stars trying to follow in his footsteps.
The rise of Morris Day, an aspiring drummer who became the embodiment of 'cool', whose early encounter with Prince led to funk superstardom. Morris Day and the Time skyrocketed to the top, but resentment grew and rivalry between the two singers reached a breaking point.
23m • 2018The rise of Morris Day, an aspiring drummer who became the embodiment of 'cool', whose early encounter with Prince led to funk superstardom. Morris Day and the Time skyrocketed to the top, but resentment grew and rivalry between the two singers reached a breaking point.
The mystery behind the Queen of Funk, a rising star who changed the music industry forever. Betty's uninhibited sexuality, raunchy stage presence and suggestive lyrics made her brand of funk unforgettable, but she disappeared from the scene too soon to reap the rewards.
27m • 2018The mystery behind the Queen of Funk, a rising star who changed the music industry forever. Betty's uninhibited sexuality, raunchy stage presence and suggestive lyrics made her brand of funk unforgettable, but she disappeared from the scene too soon to reap the rewards.