Parliament
doo-wop · 1975–1977
Parliament is an American funk band known for their infectious grooves and innovative sound, spearheaded by George Clinton. Evolving from a doo-wop background, they crafted a style that merged funk with Afrofuturist themes, employing bold horn sections and synthesizers to create something distinctly their own. Their music is packed with energy, as heard in tracks like "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)" and "Flash Light." With an extravagant approach to performance and production, songs from albums like "Mothership Connection" and "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)" showcase their flair for theatricality and rhythm. Parliament’s influence on funk and popular music lingers, inviting listeners to dance and celebrate life.
The facts
- United States
- doo-wop, funk
- On Casablanca Records
- Members: George Clinton
Parliament in the crate
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