One Nation, Under Sedation
George Clinton’s list of accomplishments seems infinite. Not only did he define funk music, he influenced soul, R&B, rock, hip-hop, and so much more. His famous P-Funk Mothership, which whizzed above crowds in the 70s and 80s, now resides in the Smithsonian. At the 61st Grammy Awards, he was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. He’s collaborated and contributed to music’s most famous acts, including: the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Bolton, Kurtis Blow, Prince, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Tupac, Outkast, Wu-Tang Clan, Kendrick Lamar, and Childish Gambino.
His music was and is defining, not only for it’s flamboyance and groove, but also its societal impact. George Clinton, with Parliament-Funkadelic, created albums that told stories, employing themes of science-fiction and Afrofuturism, along with political and sociological leanings. His most, takes a direct look at pharmaceutical companies and the opioid crisis.
