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Parliament-Funkadelic

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1968-1981)
    Formed in New Jersey
    Notable members include
    George Clinton (vocals)
    Bootsy Collins (bass)
    Eddie Hazel (guitar)
    Catfish Collins (rhythm guitar)
    Garry Shider (vocals)
    Bernie Worrell (keyboards)
    Bigfoot Brailey (drums)
    Stingray Davis (vocals)
    Rick Gardner (trumpet)
    Greg Boyer (horns)
    Recorded the songs ‘Flashlight,' ‘Tear the Roof off the Sucker,' ‘Up For The Down Stroke,' ‘Maggot Brain,' ‘One Nation Under a Groove,' ‘Chocolate City,' ‘Can You Get to That,' and ‘Ride On'

Why they might be annoying:

    The history of the two groups is intertwined, so there is a lot of confusion between Parliament and Funkadelic. They are often referred to as Parliament-Funkadelic or P-Funk.
    They allowed ‘Tear the Roof Off the Sucker' to be played in a Church's chicken commercial, with the lyrics changed to be about chicken.
    They were heavily into drugs.
    They wore bright, colorful outfits.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They were composed of some of the best funk musicians of all time.
    They are considered the forefathers of funk music.
    Rappers are constantly sampling their work for their songs.
    They were known for their amazing live shows.
    Their music was a major influence on the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Credit: Rocky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 111 Votes: 46.85% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 46 Votes: 69.57% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 31 Votes: 61.29% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 81 Votes: 50.62% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 393 Votes: 44.27% Annoying