Truth In Rhythm

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 242 (Part 1 of 2): Longtime former Commodores bassist and composer Ronald LaPread! From 1970-1986, he set down the rhythmic foundation for one of the greatest and most popular funk, R&B and pop bands of all time.  During that period, the group recorded more than a dozen successful albums – at their peak having four straight reach No. 1 R&B, and that included 23 Top 25 R&B singles and 16 Top 40 pop hits. Among those songs and other favorites were “I Feel Sanctified,” “Machine Gun,” “Slippery When Wet,” “This Is Your Life,” “Sweet Love,” “Gimme My Mule,” “Fancy Dancer,” “Just to Be Clo

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 241 (Part 2 of 2): Musicians Timmy Allen (bass), Toby Johnson (drums) and Rick Brennan (vocals & percussion) — all of whom have been members of the popular 1980s R&B & dance music collective known as Change.  Between 1980-1984 the group scored five straight Top 40 U.S. R&B albums, from which five Top 25 U.S. R&B singles charted. Those hits included “A Lover’s Holiday,” “Searching,” “Paradise,” “The Very Best in You” and “Change of Heart,” which was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.  Change also topped the U.S. Dance music chart with “The Glow of Love.” The group delivere

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 241 (Part 1 of 2): Musicians Timmy Allen (bass), Toby Johnson (drums) and Rick Brennan (vocals & percussion) — all of whom have been members of the popular 1980s R&B & dance music collective known as Change.  Between 1980-1984 the group scored five straight Top 40 U.S. R&B albums, from which five Top 25 U.S. R&B singles charted. Those hits included “A Lover’s Holiday,” “Searching,” “Paradise,” “The Very Best in You” and “Change of Heart,” which was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.  Change also topped the U.S. Dance music chart with “The Glow of Love.” The group delivere

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 240 (Part 2 of 2): Music executive, musician and author David Libert. After realizing chart success in the late 1960s with a group called The Happenings, he served as Alice Cooper’s tour manager and went on to work as an agent for several top acts – including George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Living Colour, Sheila E, Kool and the Gang, and P-Funk offshoot Kiddo.  He also wrote songs for groups including The Tokens, The Chiffons and Gerry & the Pacemakers, and this year is releasing his autobiography titled, “Rock and Roll Warrior.”  RECORDED MARCH 2022 LEGAL NOT

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 240 (Part 1 of 2): Music executive, musician and author David Libert. After realizing chart success in the late 1960s with a group called The Happenings, he served as Alice Cooper’s tour manager and went on to work as an agent for several top acts – including George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic, Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Living Colour, Sheila E, Kool and the Gang, and P-Funk offshoot Kiddo.  He also wrote songs for groups including The Tokens, The Chiffons and Gerry & the Pacemakers, and this year is releasing his autobiography titled, “Rock and Roll Warrior.”  RECORDED MARCH 2022 LEGAL NOT

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 239 (Part 2 of 2): Drummer Benzel Cowan, since 2010 best known for keeping everything on THE ONE for George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic. As the son of longtime P-Funk Horns trumpet player Bennie Cowan, he grew up immersed in funk so deep, and first sat in with the P-Funk All-Stars while still a teenager.  Mentored by P-Funk and jazz drumming icon Dennis Chambers, Benzel has collaborated and recorded with several other Clinton cohorts, including Danny Bedrosian, Michael Clip Payne, Garrett Shider and Lige Curry – all of whom have been guests on TRUTH IN RHYTHM. Here he lends insights to the

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 239 (Part 1 of 2): Drummer Benzel Cowan, since 2010 best known for keeping everything on THE ONE for George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic. As the son of longtime P-Funk Horns trumpet player Bennie Cowan, he grew up immersed in funk so deep, and first sat in with the P-Funk All-Stars while still a teenager.  Mentored by P-Funk and jazz drumming icon Dennis Chambers, Benzel has collaborated and recorded with several other Clinton cohorts, including Danny Bedrosian, Michael Clip Payne, Garrett Shider and Lige Curry – all of whom have been guests on TRUTH IN RHYTHM. Here he lends insights to the

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 238 (Part 2 of 2): Detroit-based percussionist Larry Fratangelo, who for more than 40 years has added his brand of rhythm & sounds to funk, soul and rock recordings by a legion of well-known artists. Of particular note is his decadeslong collaboration with P-Funk from the late 1970s through recent years. He has appeared on albums by Parliament, Funkadelic, Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Parlet, Brides of Funkenstein, Horny Horns, Philippe Wynne, Tackheads, Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Clinton and Bernie Worrell. Among the other stars Fratangelo recorded with are Albert King, Bobby Womack, Aretha Fra

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 238 (Part 1 of 2): Detroit-based percussionist Larry Fratangelo, who for more than 40 years has added his brand of rhythm & sounds to funk, soul and rock recordings by a legion of well-known artists. Of particular note is his decadeslong collaboration with P-Funk from the late 1970s through recent years. He has appeared on albums by Parliament, Funkadelic, Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Parlet, Brides of Funkenstein, Horny Horns, Philippe Wynne, Tackheads, Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Clinton and Bernie Worrell. Among the other stars Fratangelo recorded with are Albert King, Bobby Womack, Aretha Fra

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 237 (Part 2 of 2): Nathan East, one of music’s most accomplished bass players with more than 2,000 recordings spanning jazz, rock, pop and soul. Since the late 1970s, among the dozens of notable artists he has worked with are Eric Clapton, Fourplay, Lionel Richie, Philip Bailey, George Benson, Teena Marie, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Barbra Streisand, the Jacksons and Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, George Duke, Jeffrey Osborne, the Isley Brothers, Diana Ross, the Bee Gees and Bob Dylan.  Having also performed with Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Phil Collins, Toto and Herbie Hancoc

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 237 (Part 1 of 2): Nathan East, one of music’s most accomplished bass players with more than 2,000 recordings spanning jazz, rock, pop and soul. Since the late 1970s, among the dozens of notable artists he has worked with are Eric Clapton, Fourplay, Lionel Richie, Philip Bailey, George Benson, Teena Marie, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Barbra Streisand, the Jacksons and Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, George Duke, Jeffrey Osborne, the Isley Brothers, Diana Ross, the Bee Gees and Bob Dylan.  Having also performed with Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Phil Collins, Toto and Herbie Hancoc

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 236 (Part 2 of 2): Stix Hooper, founding drummer, and last surviving member of what in my mind is the greatest jazz-funk fusion band of all time – the Crusaders!  Originally known as the Jazz Crusaders, along with other primary members Joe Sample on keys, Wilton Felder on sax and bass, and Wayne Henderson on trombone, the group released more than 30 albums between 1961 and the early 1980s that were loaded with brilliant soulful and funky jazz fusion.  Having also recorded solo albums, Stix has worked with myriad stars through the years like Qunicy Jones, B.B. King, the Rolling Stones, Elton John

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 236 (Part 1 of 2): Stix Hooper, founding drummer, and last surviving member of what in my mind is the greatest jazz-funk fusion band of all time – the Crusaders!  Originally known as the Jazz Crusaders, along with other primary members Joe Sample on keys, Wilton Felder on sax and bass, and Wayne Henderson on trombone, the group released more than 30 albums between 1961 and the early 1980s that were loaded with brilliant soulful and funky jazz fusion.  Having also recorded solo albums, Stix has worked with myriad stars through the years like Qunicy Jones, B.B. King, the Rolling Stones, Elton John

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 235 (Part 2 of 2): Funk and soul singer Martha High, known as the Goddess of Soul for her more than 30 years of touring, performing and recording with the Godfather of Soul himself – Mr. James Brown. Having opened on tour for Brown in 1964 as a member of the vocal girl group, The Jewels, she stayed on and went on to work with J.B. all the way through the mid-1990s.  Recording her first solo album in 1979, High went on to release several sets of first-rate funky soul that continued right on up to present day. She has also worked on projects by others from Brown’s camp, such as Bobby Byrd, Lyn Col

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 235 (Part 1 of 2): Funk and soul singer Martha High, known as the Goddess of Soul for her more than 30 years of touring, performing and recording with the Godfather of Soul himself – Mr. James Brown. Having opened on tour for Brown in 1964 as a member of the vocal girl group, The Jewels, she stayed on and went on to work with J.B. all the way through the mid-1990s.  Recording her first solo album in 1979, High went on to release several sets of first-rate funky soul that continued right on up to present day. She has also worked on projects by others from Brown’s camp, such as Bobby Byrd, Lyn Col

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 234 (Part 3 of 3): Singer Shirley Hayden, who since the late 1970s has been one of P-Funk’s most unique and well heard voices. Serving as a member of Parlet, she also appeared on albums by Parliament, Funkadelic, Bootsy Collins, the Sweat Band, Philippe Wynne, the P-Funk All-Stars, George Clinton, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Andre Foxxe and Garry Shider.  Hayden has also sung for Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow, and in recent years has continued to bring the serious funk on her own and in collaboration with a group known as The Blackman Revue. Get a unique perspective and insider stories from in and

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 234 (Part 2 of 3): Singer Shirley Hayden, who since the late 1970s has been one of P-Funk’s most unique and well heard voices. Serving as a member of Parlet, she also appeared on albums by Parliament, Funkadelic, Bootsy Collins, the Sweat Band, Philippe Wynne, the P-Funk All-Stars, George Clinton, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Andre Foxxe and Garry Shider.  Hayden has also sung for Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow, and in recent years has continued to bring the serious funk on her own and in collaboration with a group known as The Blackman Revue. Get a unique perspective and insider stories from in and

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 234 (Part 1 of 3): Singer Shirley Hayden, who since the late 1970s has been one of P-Funk’s most unique and well heard voices. Serving as a member of Parlet, she also appeared on albums by Parliament, Funkadelic, Bootsy Collins, the Sweat Band, Philippe Wynne, the P-Funk All-Stars, George Clinton, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Andre Foxxe and Garry Shider.  Hayden has also sung for Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow, and in recent years has continued to bring the serious funk on her own and in collaboration with a group known as The Blackman Revue. Get a unique perspective and insider stories from in and

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 233 (Part 2 of 2): Singer and composer James “D-Train” Williams, best known as one-half of the popular 1980s dance-R&B-funk duo D-Train. He and keyboard-playing partner Hubert Eaves III teamed up for five albums that included seven Top 40 R&B hits – among them was the No. 1 dance smash, “You’re the One for Me,” an all-time club classic.  Williams returned with the album, 701 Franklin Ave., in 2009, and throughout his career has lent his vocals to numerous well-known performers. Those include Patti Austin, Kirk Whallum, George Howard, Freddie Jackson, Cher, Elton John, Natalie Cole, Aa

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 233 (Part 1 of 2): Singer and composer James “D-Train” Williams, best known as one-half of the popular 1980s dance-R&B-funk duo D-Train. He and keyboard-playing partner Hubert Eaves III teamed up for five albums that included seven Top 40 R&B hits – among them was the No. 1 dance smash, “You’re the One for Me,” an all-time club classic.  Williams returned with the album, 701 Franklin Ave., in 2009, and throughout his career has lent his vocals to numerous well-known performers. Those include Patti Austin, Kirk Whallum, George Howard, Freddie Jackson, Cher, Elton John, Natalie Cole, Aa