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George Clinton founded a doo-wop group in his barber shop, the called themselves "The Parliaments" after the cigarette brand.
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Parliament and Funkadelic
The changed their name to Parliament due to some problems with their record company, but at the same time, they also went by the name Funkadelic. Their style had changed from doo-wop to funk. Both Parliament and Funkadelic had the same members. The members are collectively knows as George Clinton's P-Funk. -
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While performing as Funkadelic, the group had a psychedelic rock format, while Parliament's shows involved wild costumes and sci-fi themes. Parliament had extravagant stage shows. -
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- Origin: Detroit, Michigan
- Years Active: 1956 - 1980
- Record Label: Casablanca Records
- Founded by: George Clinton
- Originally started singing harmonies in a barber shop
- Members know as P-Funk
- Notable member: Bootsy Collins bass guitar
- Rolling Stone magazine named them #56 in the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time
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RT @virsanghvi: Sons of Indian politicians either go to jail or Parliament. Either way, it's murder. Of Jessica Lall or of democracy
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Papa Owusu-Ankoma commends Mills: The New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Sekondi in the Western Regio.. http://bit.ly/1I51jW
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Still surprised that the Jewish panelist wasn't tossed from the roof of Parliament House at the BBQ afterwards.
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Jailed Armenian Editor Barred From Running For Parliament http://url4.eu/jUmB
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Picture: Scottish Parliament welcomes two-millionth visitor - Scotsman (subscription) http://bit.ly/Hl3QN #scotland
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Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government - $14.00
P. J. O'Rourke's savagely funny and national best-seller Parliament of Whores has become a classic in understanding the workings of the American political system. Originally written at the end of the Reagan era, this new edition includes...
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Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome - $9.98
On this follow-up to Mothership Connection, George Clinton uncharacteristically sticks to the same funk-disco formula. Unlike most sequels, however, this 1977 work is nearly as compelling as the original. Check your brain at the door while ...
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View All Parliament Questions (9) | Ask a QuestionIs there a list of British Parliament members who didnt fiddle expenses? Does anyone know? (1 Answer)No, but I know a few who DRUMMED their allowances! (sorry . . . I couldn't resist!) ;) Seriously, though, just enter "british parliament expenses", without the quotes, into your ... read moreWhy are leftist political parties called the Left? Is it because of the sitting sides in early U.S. Congress / British Parliament? (1 Answer)The "left vs. right" dichotomy did have its origins in the seating assignment in legislatures, but it was the French and not the Americans or the British who were responsible. ... read moreDo you think Parliament has gone downhill since Gordon Brown became prime minister? Who was better, Tony Blair or Gordon Brown? (2 Answers)As an American, looking at it from this side of the Pond, Tony Blair was far better. He had a more effective personal presence and a powerful image in the ... read more
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