Kris Needs

The most comprehensive history of the life, music and cultural significance

of a great Black music pioneer and the era which spawned him.

Clinton stands alongside James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone as one

of the most influential Black artists of all time who, along with his vast

P-Funk army took black funk into the US charts and sold out stadiums by

the mid 1970s with his mind-blowing shows and legendary Mothership

extravaganzas.

The biography of George Clinton, one of music’s most fascinating, colourful

and innovative characters. Featuring a new cover design and foreword by

Miles Marshall Lewis.

The book contains first hand interview material with Clinton, Bootsy Collins,

Jerome Bigfoot Brailey, Junie Morrison, Bobby Gillespie, Afrika Bambaataa,

Jalal Nuriddin (Last Poets), Juan Atkins, John Sinclair, Rob Tyner (MC5), Ed

Sanders (The Fugs), Chip Monck (“The Voice of Woodstock”) plus other

P-Funk associates and friends.

An insiders’ view of the rise of Parliament and Funkadelic from the doowop

era and LSD-crazed early shows through to P-Funk’s huge rise, the era of the

Mothership and beyond.

“Brimming with facts and astute observations that place the man and his music

within the context of its era.” Record Collector

“The book is historical and gives an early background of one of the most influential

bands in music history.” Richard Boyce, original Parliaments bassist

“Kris Needs is an excellent chronicler and confidante of Clinton... you’re in very safe

hands” Classic Rock

“I’ve been an avid fan of Kris Needs’ writing for years. His exploration the world of

George Clinton and P-Funk is fascinating and done with great sensitivity, depth and

humour.” Felice Rosser, musician, actor and writer