George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
Don Letts's hilarious and colourful profile of the godfather of funk, whose 50-year career has defined the genre. From his 1950s days running a doo-wop group out of the back of his barber store, through the madness of the monster Parliament/Funkadelic machine of the 70s to his late 90s hip-hop collaborations with Dre and Snoop, George Clinton has inspired generations of imitators. Contributors include Outkast's Andre 3000 and Macy Gray.
- genus: Documentary, Music
- Studio: Somethin' Else, BBC
- keyword: freedom, lsd, rhythm and blues, fusion, ufo, marijuana, cosplay, freak, funk music, african american art, soul music, african american, innovator, weird tales, black music, creative collective, afro futurist, r&b
- cast: George Clinton, André 3000, Macy Gray, Ronald "Stozo" Edwards, Overton Loyd, Shock G
