George Clinton Brings P-Funk to the Detroit Opera House, a Homecoming for the Legendary Musician.
In a city that has long been home to some of the most iconic figures in music history, George Clinton's upcoming concert at the Detroit Opera House promises to be an unforgettable experience. As part of his "Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating The Music of Parliament Funkadelic" tour, Clinton will perform his legendary P-Funk sound with a full orchestra, accompanied by special guests Nona Hendryx, Vernon Reid, and Rahsaan Patterson.
Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, but raised in Detroit, Clinton has always considered the city his second home. He began his music career in the 1960s, performing at iconic venues such as Grande Ballroom and Olympia, and later became a key figure in the development of funk music with his groups Funkadelic and Parliament. The band's unique blend of jazz, gospel, and pop influenced by Clinton's P-Funk sound has had a lasting impact on the music world.
Clinton's time in Detroit was groundbreaking, and his music continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike. In 2014, arranger Ray Chew became the music director of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" while also being tasked with orchestrating Clinton's massive catalog for the concert. Chew notes that he will be working closely with Clinton and his bandmates to create an authentic experience.
Clinton's innovative approach to sound in the 1970s, which incorporated loud rock guitars, heavy amps, synths, and early drum machine techniques, has had a lasting impact on popular music. As one of the most sampled artists of all time, appearing on tracks by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy, Tupac, De La Soul, and N.W.A., Clinton's music continues to transcend generations.
The concert, set for January 31st at the Detroit Opera House, promises to be an unforgettable experience as Clinton and his orchestra take the audience on an interplanetary trip through space. Clinton expresses his pride in performing in Detroit, a city that has been instrumental in shaping his career, stating that he feels like he is "still funking" after all these years.
Tickets for the concert start at $63 and can be purchased online or at the box office.
In a city that has long been home to some of the most iconic figures in music history, George Clinton's upcoming concert at the Detroit Opera House promises to be an unforgettable experience. As part of his "Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating The Music of Parliament Funkadelic" tour, Clinton will perform his legendary P-Funk sound with a full orchestra, accompanied by special guests Nona Hendryx, Vernon Reid, and Rahsaan Patterson.
Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, but raised in Detroit, Clinton has always considered the city his second home. He began his music career in the 1960s, performing at iconic venues such as Grande Ballroom and Olympia, and later became a key figure in the development of funk music with his groups Funkadelic and Parliament. The band's unique blend of jazz, gospel, and pop influenced by Clinton's P-Funk sound has had a lasting impact on the music world.
Clinton's time in Detroit was groundbreaking, and his music continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike. In 2014, arranger Ray Chew became the music director of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" while also being tasked with orchestrating Clinton's massive catalog for the concert. Chew notes that he will be working closely with Clinton and his bandmates to create an authentic experience.
Clinton's innovative approach to sound in the 1970s, which incorporated loud rock guitars, heavy amps, synths, and early drum machine techniques, has had a lasting impact on popular music. As one of the most sampled artists of all time, appearing on tracks by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy, Tupac, De La Soul, and N.W.A., Clinton's music continues to transcend generations.
The concert, set for January 31st at the Detroit Opera House, promises to be an unforgettable experience as Clinton and his orchestra take the audience on an interplanetary trip through space. Clinton expresses his pride in performing in Detroit, a city that has been instrumental in shaping his career, stating that he feels like he is "still funking" after all these years.
Tickets for the concert start at $63 and can be purchased online or at the box office.
IT'S GOING TO BE A HOMECOMING LIKE NO OTHER WITH CLINTON AND HIS ORCHESTRA, ACCOMPANIED BY SOME AMAZING SPECIAL GUESTS! I MEAN, WHO WOULDN'T WANT TO SEE PARLIAMENT FUNKDELIC BRING THE HOUSE DOWN WITH THEIR UNIQUE BLEND OF JAZZ, GOSPEL, AND POP?! CLINTON'S MUSIC HAS HAD SUCH A LASTING IMPACT ON THE MUSIC WORLD AND IT'S AMAZING THAT HE'S STILL FUNKING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS! I'M TALKING TO MY FRIENDS WHO ARE DANCING WITH THE STARS TEAM RIGHT NOW AND THEY'RE WORKING CLOSELY WITH GEORGE AND HIS BANDMATES TO MAKE SURE THIS CONCERT IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! GET READY FOR SOME SERIOUS FUNK TOWN ACTION, DETROIT! 
- its wild how his music has influenced so many artists, from dr dre to snoop dogg - but it's also kinda sad that it took them years to start sampling him like he was always meant to be a classic 
gotta get tickets ASAP tho!
with all the special guests and orchestra... it's gonna be a real jam session 
. tix start at 63 bucks tho... not too shabby for a night of intergalactic funk 
, and I found the craziest vintage sunglasses - they had these crazy bright colors and patterns that looked like they belonged on an alien's face 
. Anyway, George Clinton is gonna rock the Detroit Opera House, which is pretty cool. But have you ever noticed how some old music can still get you pumped up? Like, I was listening to some P-Funk the other day and I felt like I was 19 again, ready to party 
. Oh, and I just remembered - I need to try out this new recipe for homemade pizza that I found online...
It's like he's coming full circle back to where it all started - Detroit will always be his second home, and it's amazing to see him get a hometown welcome. The fact that he's working with Ray Chew to create an authentic experience will definitely make the concert a special one. I mean, who wouldn't want to see P-Funk come alive with a full orchestra? 
Clinton's influence on music is still so palpable today - from electronic artists like Daft Punk to old-school hip hop legends like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, his beats continue to inspire new generations of musicians. January 31st can't come soon enough! 
. With a full orchestra and special guests, this concert is gonna be a masterclass in funk music. I'm hyped to see Nona Hendryx, Vernon Reid, and Rahsaan Patterson perform live too! Let's get ready to party like it's 1979 
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I'm literally freaking out right now thinking about George Clinton's upcoming show at the Detroit Opera House!!! 
! I've heard his P-Funk sound is out of this world (no pun intended, lol) - it's like jazz, gospel, pop all mixed together in perfect harmony. And can you believe he's still funky after all these years? 
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. it's crazy to think about how much impact his music had on popular music and artists from dr. dre to tupac are sampling his tracks 
i need to get my hands on those tickets ASAP!