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George Clinton founded a doo-wop group in his barber shop, the called themselves "The Parliaments" after the cigarette brand.
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.Spacey Style
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.- 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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Parliament on Amazon
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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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