Funk Legends
This "Godfather of Soul" is often credited with creating funk through songs like Papa's Got a Brand New Bag.
Who is James Brown?
"We Want the Funk" was recorded by this funk band.
Who is Parliament?
This instrument often uses a slapped and popped playing style in funk.
What is the bass guitar?
Funk developed during this decade?
What are the 1960s?
Maurice White founded this band known for "September".
Who are Earth, Wind, and Fire?
This Parliament-Funkadelic leader was known for his colorful hairstyles and "Mothership" stage shows.
Who is George Clinton?
"Play That Funky Music" was a crossover hit by this band.
Who is Wild Cherry?
This keyboard instrument, known for its "wah" sound, is common in funk.
What is the Clavinet?
Funk heavily influences this music genre that emerged in the Bronx during the 1970s.
What is hip-hop?
This band recorded "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)".
Who are Parliament?
This bassist became famous with the band Bootsy's Rubber Band after playing with James Brown.
Who is Bootsy Collins?
This Earth, Wind, and Fire hit encourages listeners to "dance, boogie wonderland".
What is Boogie Wonderland?
What is the horn section?
This dance style became closely associated with Parliament-Funkadelic performances.
What is the Funk dance style (or P-Funk dancing)?
This Ohio based band is famous for "Brick House".
Who are The Commodores?
This Minnesota artist blended funk with pop and rock, creating hits like Kiss and 1999.
Who is Prince?
This Kool & the Gang song tells everyone to have a good time.
What is Celebration?
Funk guitarists often use this effect pedal to create a talking, vocal-like sound.
What is a wah-wah pedal?
Funk music is known for placing a strong emphasis on this beat, often called "the One".
What is the first beat of the measure?
This band featuring Larry Graham helped pioneer slap bass
Who are Sly & the Family Stone?
This singer and bassist led the band Cameo and wore a famous red codpiece in the "Word Up!" music video.
Who is Larry Blackmon?
This Rick James hit includes the lyric "She's a very kinky girl".
What is Super Freak?
Instead of long solos, funk often emphasizes this musical element above all else.
What is the groove (or rhythm)?
Many funk songs use this musical technique where different instruments play short, repeating patterns.
This funk band was led by Maurice Starr?