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Funk In The First Degree
By John Ellison, IIIMusic
Funk In The First Degree episodes
- 13 min
- Episode 89: Rest in Peace Bernie Worrell
John remembers the “Wizard of Woo” Bernie Worrell in this special episode.
22 min - Episode 88: Bob Davis VI
John talks to Bob Davis of www.soul-patrol.com from the Summer of 2016
They discuss all that transpired in the Funkisphere at that time.*Muhammad Ali’s last two professional fights were losses to Larry Holmes and Trevor Berbick.
1 hr 35 min - 16 min
- Episode 86: The Roundtable Remembers Prince
John talks with Keith and Bo as they remember the Recording Artist and performer, Prince in this special episode.
Charted singles (discussed on this episode):
- Soft And Wet (1978) R+B #12; Pop# 92
- Why You Wanna Treat… (1980) R+B #13
- Let’s Work (1982) R+B #9; Pop #104
- Raspberry Beret (1985) #3 R+B; #2 Pop
(courtesy Billboard Magazine)
1 hr 36 min - Episode 85: A Prince Passes Away….
The Funkisphere is still morning the loss of his Purple Badness, Prince, who passed away this past Spring of 2016. John shares some of his insights about the Icon and his legacy.
9 min - Episode 84: R.I.P Maurice White
On this episode John talks about Maurice White, the founder and guiding force behind the supergroup,”Earth Wind and Fire” who passed away recently.
15 min - Episode 83: Funky Book Corner/Rick James R.I.P. BlowflyOn this episode, John shares his thoughts on Rick James’s Memoir, “Confessions Of A Super Freak”and remembers the Icon, Clarence “Blowfly” Reid who recently passed away.21 min
- Episode 82: Allen Toussaint R.I.P.
John talks about Songwriter, Producer, and Music Legend, Allen Toussaint, who passed away recently in this revealing episode.
8 min - Episode 81: The Roundtable 2015
Keith, Bo, and new Round tabler, Lindsey Robinson join John
discussing all things Funky for 2015.1 hr 13 min
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