TRUTH IN RHYTHM; Where’d You Get Your Funk From?; On THE ONE ... and Done!; Jam Fans Forum

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Featured in TIR Episode 187, Part 2 of 4: Guitarist, producer, composer and co-founder of the fierce, groundbreaking, genre-smashing band 24-7 Spyz! Founded in 1986, the group has 7 studio albums blending metal, rock, alternative, funk, reggae, rap, punk and soul styles with socially conscious lyrics and Hazel’s blistering fretwork. 
Their most recent release was 2019’s tremendous The Soundtrack to the Innermost Galaxy. Here, Hazel gets deep with detailed accounts of not only 24-7 Spyz but also experiences with Eddie Hazel, Jef Lee Johnson, George Clinton, Fishbone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vernon Reid and many others.
RECORDED JANUARY 2021
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

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Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 187, Part 1 of 4: Guitarist, producer, composer and co-founder of the fierce, groundbreaking, genre-smashing band 24-7 Spyz! Founded in 1986, the group has 7 studio albums blending metal, rock, alternative, funk, reggae, rap, punk and soul styles with socially conscious lyrics and Hazel’s blistering fretwork. 
Their most recent release was 2019’s tremendous The Soundtrack to the Innermost Galaxy. Here, Hazel gets deep with detailed accounts of not only 24-7 Spyz but also experiences with Eddie Hazel, Jef Lee Johnson, George Clinton, Fishbone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vernon Reid and many others.
RECORDED JANUARY 2021
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

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Featured in TIR Episode 186, Part 2 of 2: Guitarist, singer, composer and producer Clarence “Chet” Willis, he of one of the greatest funk-soul bands of all time -- the mighty Ohio Players! Beginning in 1975 he became a mainstay with the group, trading guitar licks with the legendary Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner and joining keyboardist Billy Beck and drummer James “Diamond” Williams, both of whom have also been TRUTH IN RHYTHM guests, on backing vocals. Willis, Beck and Williams later formed the spinoff band called Shadow, and all of them more recently have been performing as today’s version of the Ohio Players.
While The Ohio Players’ roots stretch back to the late 1950s, it wasn’t until “Funky Worm” hit No. 1 on the R&B chart in early 1973 that the group got a taste of major success. They would go on to notch four more chart-toppers, with two of those songs also making No. 1 on the pop chart. A move to Mercury Records saw the band refining its sound to the signature millions would love. It was marked by stronger songwriting and pristine production, inventive arrangements, the distinctive lead vocals of highly influential, one-of-a-kind talent Sugarfoot, as well as his nimble guitar playing, the falsetto background singing of Diamond and Beck, as well as the latter’s brilliant keyboard work and, of course, the former’s progressive and impeccable drumming. 
Beck replaced enigmatic genius Walter “Junie” Morrison, who would go on to release eclectic solo albums and become a key contributor to Parliament-Funkadelic during the late 1970s. Add to that intoxicating aural mix, Marshall Jones’ rumbling bass, and horn players Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, Marvin “Merv” Pierce and bandleader Clarence “Satch” Satchell, and last but not least Willis' guitar work and vocals, and you have the unmistakable magical funk perfection that was mid-1970s Ohio Players. Essential to their indelible sound and consistency was how self-contained of a unit they were, writing, arranging, producing and performing everything themselves. As if all that was not enough of a seduction, The Ohio Players were also famous for their sexy and provocative album covers showing young ladies in various stages of undress. 
The Ohio Players’ creative and commercial peak took place from 1974-1977 when they unleashed the gold- or platinum-selling albums Skin Tight, Fire, Honey, Contradiction and Angel. During that time they were considered the biggest or close to the biggest funk or R&B band in the world -- rivaled only by the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, Parliament-Funkadelic, WAR, Kool & the Gang, The Isley Brothers and The Commodores. The Ohio Players’ hits and classics include “Skin Tight,” “Jive Turkey,” “Heaven Must Be Like This,” “Fire,” “I Want to Be Free,” “Runnin’ From the Devil,” “Smoke,” “Love Rollercoaster,” “Fopp,” “Let’s Love,” “Sweet Sticky Thing,” “Who’d She Coo?”, “Far East Mississippi,” “Contradiction,” “Angel,” “Body Vibes,” “O-H-I-O,” “Merry Go Round,” “Funk-O-Nots” and “Take De Funk Off, Fly.” 
While Sugar continued to record under the Ohio Players name in the 1980s, Diamond, Beck and Willis splintered off to form Shadow. They released three albums for Elektra Records between 1979-1981. The last one, Shadows in the Streets, is worth seeking out for slick funk cuts like “Born to Hustle” and “Sinister Way.” The trio reunited with Sugar for an Ohio Players comeback album called Back in 1988. That would be the group’s final studio album to date, but varying lineups would keep bringing the Players’ unique brand of funk to stages for performances that continue to this day, led by Diamond, Willis and Beck. Here, Willis discusses his approach to guitar, the secret sauce that made The Ohio Players so special, unforgettable memories, band member talents and personalities, the group’s catchy new single, “Reset,” and impending album, and stage show. 
RECORDED JANUARY 2021
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

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Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 186, Part 1 of 2: Guitarist, singer, composer and producer Clarence “Chet” Willis, he of one of the greatest funk-soul bands of all time -- the mighty Ohio Players! Beginning in 1975 he became a mainstay with the group, trading guitar licks with the legendary Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner and joining keyboardist Billy Beck and drummer James “Diamond” Williams, both of whom have also been TRUTH IN RHYTHM guests, on backing vocals. Willis, Beck and Williams later formed the spinoff band called Shadow, and all of them more recently have been performing as today’s version of the Ohio Players.
While The Ohio Players’ roots stretch back to the late 1950s, it wasn’t until “Funky Worm” hit No. 1 on the R&B chart in early 1973 that the group got a taste of major success. They would go on to notch four more chart-toppers, with two of those songs also making No. 1 on the pop chart. A move to Mercury Records saw the band refining its sound to the signature millions would love. It was marked by stronger songwriting and pristine production, inventive arrangements, the distinctive lead vocals of highly influential, one-of-a-kind talent Sugarfoot, as well as his nimble guitar playing, the falsetto background singing of Diamond and Beck, as well as the latter’s brilliant keyboard work and, of course, the former’s progressive and impeccable drumming. 
Beck replaced enigmatic genius Walter “Junie” Morrison, who would go on to release eclectic solo albums and become a key contributor to Parliament-Funkadelic during the late 1970s. Add to that intoxicating aural mix, Marshall Jones’ rumbling bass, and horn players Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, Marvin “Merv” Pierce and bandleader Clarence “Satch” Satchell, and last but not least Willis' guitar work and vocals, and you have the unmistakable magical funk perfection that was mid-1970s Ohio Players. Essential to their indelible sound and consistency was how self-contained of a unit they were, writing, arranging, producing and performing everything themselves. As if all that was not enough of a seduction, The Ohio Players were also famous for their sexy and provocative album covers showing young ladies in various stages of undress. 
The Ohio Players’ creative and commercial peak took place from 1974-1977 when they unleashed the gold- or platinum-selling albums Skin Tight, Fire, Honey, Contradiction and Angel. During that time they were considered the biggest or close to the biggest funk or R&B band in the world -- rivaled only by the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, Parliament-Funkadelic, WAR, Kool & the Gang, The Isley Brothers and The Commodores. The Ohio Players’ hits and classics include “Skin Tight,” “Jive Turkey,” “Heaven Must Be Like This,” “Fire,” “I Want to Be Free,” “Runnin’ From the Devil,” “Smoke,” “Love Rollercoaster,” “Fopp,” “Let’s Love,” “Sweet Sticky Thing,” “Who’d She Coo?”, “Far East Mississippi,” “Contradiction,” “Angel,” “Body Vibes,” “O-H-I-O,” “Merry Go Round,” “Funk-O-Nots” and “Take De Funk Off, Fly.” 
While Sugar continued to record under the Ohio Players name in the 1980s, Diamond, Beck and Willis splintered off to form Shadow. They released three albums for Elektra Records between 1979-1981. The last one, Shadows in the Streets, is worth seeking out for slick funk cuts like “Born to Hustle” and “Sinister Way.” The trio reunited with Sugar for an Ohio Players comeback album called Back in 1988. That would be the group’s final studio album to date, but varying lineups would keep bringing the Players’ unique brand of funk to stages for performances that continue to this day, led by Diamond, Willis and Beck. Here, Willis discusses his approach to guitar, the secret sauce that made The Ohio Players so special, unforgettable memories, band member talents and personalities, the group’s catchy new single, “Reset,” and impending album, and stage show. 
RECORDED JANUARY 2021
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

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Featured in TIR Episode 185, Part 2 of 2: All the way from The Netherlands -- founding bassist, composer and producer Bart “Dodge” Verhoeven of the superb Dutch funk band Seven Eleven and a noteworthy solo artist in his own right. 
Founded in 1987, the P-Funk and Bootsy inspired group helped keep real, rubbery and horn-driven funk alive during the 1990s and 2000s by releasing several studio albums and burning up concert stages throughout Europe. Beginning in 1998, Dodge launched his solo career with groove-heavy albums of his own that include help from some of his funk heroes.
Here he conveys all that history and a fascinating perspective of American funk as experienced across the Atlantic. 
RECORDED JANUARY 2021
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

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Featured in TIR Episode 185, Part 1 of 2: All the way from The Netherlands -- founding bassist, composer and producer Bart “Dodge” Verhoeven of the superb Dutch funk band Seven Eleven and a noteworthy solo artist in his own right. 
Founded in 1987, the P-Funk and Bootsy inspired group helped keep real, rubbery and horn-driven funk alive during the 1990s and 2000s by releasing several studio albums and burning up concert stages throughout Europe. Beginning in 1998, Dodge launched his solo career with groove-heavy albums of his own that include help from some of his funk heroes.
Here he conveys all that history and a fascinating perspective of American funk as experienced across the Atlantic. 
RECORDED JANUARY 2021
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

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Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. 
Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 184, Part 2 of 2: Robert Mercurio, co-founding bass player of the glorious New Orleans-based funk-jazz jam band, Galactic! Founded in 1994 and with influences such as the Meters and the JB’s, Galactic has released 10 studio albums and established itself as one of this millennium’s most assured funk-oriented acts. 
In addition to being a crackerjack ensemble on stage, the group has continued to push the creative envelope by incorporating traditional as well as progressive electronic and rap elements into its musical gumbo. In 2018, the enterprising band took ownership of the legendary New Orleans venue Tipitina’s. Retrace the group's entire history in this comprehensive episode.
RECORDED JANUARY 2021
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c4008

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Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. 
New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 184, Part 1 of 2: Robert Mercurio, co-founding bass player of the glorious New Orleans-based funk-jazz jam band, Galactic! Founded in 1994 and with influences such as the Meters and the JB’s, Galactic has released 10 studio albums and established itself as one of this millennium’s most assured funk-oriented acts. 
In addition to being a crackerjack ensemble on stage, the group has continued to push the creative envelope by incorporating traditional as well as progressive electronic and rap elements into its musical gumbo. In 2018, the enterprising band took ownership of the legendary New Orleans venue Tipitina’s. Retrace the group's entire history in this comprehensive episode.
RECORDED JANUARY 2021
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c4008