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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Marvin "Merv" Pierce (Ohio Players), Part 2 of 2

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Featured in TIR Episode 328 (Part 2 of 2): Trumpet and trombone player Marvin Pierce, who helped hold down the powerful horn section for one of the baddest funk & soul bands of all time -- the magnificent Ohio Players! 
Joining the group at the outset of their Westbound Records emergence and remaining a core member during the rise to superstardom on Mercury records that began with 1974’s sizzling-hot Skin Tight album, he stayed on through the early 1980s. That period included classic tracks like “Jive Turkey,” “Heaven Must Be Like This,” “Fire,” “I Want to Be Free,” “Fopp,” “Love Rollercoaster,” “Sweet Sticky Thing,” “Who’d She Coo?” “Far East Mississippi” and “Body Vibes.” 
Pierce then left music behind to become a successful businessman specializing in technology for the golfing industry. In 2010, he co-founded Melbourne, Australia-based GPS Golf Solutions. Here he covers the Ohio Players' entire history, from rise to fall and everything in between.
RECORDED FEBRUARY 2024
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Marvin "Merv" Pierce (Ohio Players), Part 1 of 2

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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 through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 328 (Part 1 of 2): Trumpet and trombone player Marvin Pierce, who helped hold down the powerful horn section for one of the baddest funk & soul bands of all time -- the magnificent Ohio Players! 
Joining the group at the outset of their Westbound Records emergence and remaining a core member during the rise to superstardom on Mercury records that began with 1974’s sizzling-hot Skin Tight album, he stayed on through the early 1980s. That period included classic tracks like “Jive Turkey,” “Heaven Must Be Like This,” “Fire,” “I Want to Be Free,” “Fopp,” “Love Rollercoaster,” “Sweet Sticky Thing,” “Who’d She Coo?” “Far East Mississippi” and “Body Vibes.” 
Pierce then left music behind to become a successful businessman specializing in technology for the golfing industry. In 2010, he co-founded Melbourne, Australia-based GPS Golf Solutions. Here he covers the Ohio Players' entire history, from rise to fall and everything in between.
RECORDED FEBRUARY 2024
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content 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

TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Paulette McWilliams

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Featured in TIR Episode 327: Multi-genre lead and background vocalist and songwriter Paulette McWilliams. Famously Chaka Khan’s predecessor with the group Rufus, through the years she has recorded and performed with stars including Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, Johnny Mathis, Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston, Patti Labelle, Mavis Staples, Stephanie Mills, Better Midler, Jody Watley and many others. 
In addition, she’s released four solo albums, including the wonderful These Are the Sweet Things, which among other accolades made FUNKNSTUFF’s 2023 Top Funk-Soul-Jazz albums list. All that, plus her amazing singing voice can be heard on more than 600 commercial jingles.
RECORDED JANUARY 2024
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Lance Lopez, Part 2 of 2

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Featured in TIR Episode 326 (Part 2 of 2): Texas-based blues-rock guitar slinger, singer and multi-instrumentalist Lance Lopez. Inspired by giants like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Billy Gibbons and Johnny Winter, he’s released nine albums since his 1998 debut – including 2023’s fantastic Trouble Is Good, which was named one of FUNKNSTUFF’s Top 10 Rock & Blues Albums of the Year. 
Though he might not be a household name, Lopez’s gritty tone and fretboard agility are prominent in an incendiary, emotive playing style that places him among today’s best hard-edged, blues-rooted guitarists. He also talks about his surprisingly close friendship with superstar Prince.
Having shared stages with the likes of Steve Vai, Jeff Beck, ZZ Top and Joe Bonamassa, he has also worked with Supersonic Blues Machine, Eric Gales and Buddy Miles. Speaking of which, coming up on March 1st, he is among the performers at For the Love of Buddy Miles Tribute Concert in Dearborn, Mich. 
RECORDED JANUARY 2024
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content 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).
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Lance Lopez, Part 1 of 2

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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 through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 326 (Part 1 of 2): Texas-based blues-rock guitar slinger, singer and multi-instrumentalist Lance Lopez. Inspired by giants like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Billy Gibbons and Johnny Winter, he’s released nine albums since his 1998 debut – including 2023’s fantastic Trouble Is Good, which was named one of FUNKNSTUFF’s Top 10 Rock & Blues Albums of the Year. 
Though he might not be a household name, Lopez’s gritty tone and fretboard agility are prominent in an incendiary, emotive playing style that places him among today’s best hard-edged, blues-rooted guitarists. He also talks about his surprisingly close friendship with superstar Prince.
Having shared stages with the likes of Steve Vai, Jeff Beck, ZZ Top and Joe Bonamassa, he has also worked with Supersonic Blues Machine, Eric Gales and Buddy Miles. Speaking of which, coming up on March 1st, he is among the performers at For the Love of Buddy Miles Tribute Concert in Dearborn, Mich. 
RECORDED JANUARY 2024
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content 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).
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Thomas Lockett (Slave, Aurra), Part 2 of 2

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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 through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 325 (Part 2 of 2): Saxophonist and composer Thomas Lockett, an original member of one of the most talented, beloved and bad-ass funk bands of the 1970s and 1980s – Dayton, Ohio’s Slave. The group’s gifted musicians also included late, great bassist Mark Adams and guitarist Mark Hicks; multi-instrumentalist Steve Washington; horn player Floyd Miller; and later on, drummer-singer Steve Arrington, guitarist-singer Curt Jones and keyboardist Sam Carter – the latter four have all been featured on past TRUTH IN RHYTHM episodes. 
Slave’s classic jams include “Slide,” “Just a Touch of Love,” “Stellar Fungk,” “Just Freak,” “Volcano Rupture,” “Watching You,” “Wait for Me,” “Stone Jam,” “Snap Shot,” “Baby Sinister” and “Sizzlin’ Hot.” Some of Slave’s members went on to more success with acts like Aurra & Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame. Here, Lockett discusses the group's history, challenges and important legacy.
RECORDED JANUARY 2024
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content 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).
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Thomas Lockett (Slave, Aurra), Part 1 of 2

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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 through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 325 (Part 1 of 2): Saxophonist and composer Thomas Lockett, an original member of one of the most talented, beloved and bad-ass funk bands of the 1970s and 1980s – Dayton, Ohio’s Slave. The group’s gifted musicians also included late, great bassist Mark Adams and guitarist Mark Hicks; multi-instrumentalist Steve Washington; horn player Floyd Miller; and later on, drummer-singer Steve Arrington, guitarist-singer Curt Jones and keyboardist Sam Carter – the latter four have all been featured on past TRUTH IN RHYTHM episodes. 
Slave’s classic jams include “Slide,” “Just a Touch of Love,” “Stellar Fungk,” “Just Freak,” “Volcano Rupture,” “Watching You,” “Wait for Me,” “Stone Jam,” “Snap Shot,” “Baby Sinister” and “Sizzlin’ Hot.” Some of Slave’s members went on to more success with acts like Aurra & Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame. Here, Lockett discusses the group's history, challenges and important legacy.
RECORDED JANUARY 2024
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content 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

TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Mark Anthony Jones (Kid Creole, Sessions), Part 3 of 3

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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 through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 324 (Part 3 of 3): Funk and soul guitarist, singer and composer Mark Anthony Jones, better known by his initials, MAJ. Since the early 1990s, he has recorded and performed with international stars and artists including Mark Ronson, George Benson, Jay Z, Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan, Roy Ayers, Sade, Donna Summer, Maxwell, Masters At Work, Common, Kid Creole & the Coconuts, Erykah Badu, Martha Reeves, Nikka Costa, Meshell Ndegeocello, Maceo Parker and The Roots. 
He is presently working on his solo debut and a documentary titled, “The Funk King of Greenwich Village.”
RECORDED JANUARY 2024
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content 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