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 202, Part 1 of 2: Muruga Booker, a highly accomplished drummer who has defied easy categorization during his eclectic 60-plus-year career. Distinguishing himself in jazz, rock, funk and more, he has recorded and performed with some of those genre’s most well-known and progressive artists.  They include Bob Dylan, Ted Nugent, John Lee Hooker, Weather Report, Jerry Garcia, John Popper and George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and related acts like Funkadelic and the P-Funk All-Stars. The award-winning Booker has also recorded numerous projects of his own, invented the nada drum, and is an orthodox pri

** 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 201, Part 2 of 2: Saxophonist for innovative funk originators and extraordinary band regardless of genre -- Sly & the Family Stone’s Jerry Martini! He was a founding member of the groundbreaking multiracial, multigender group that released seven albums from 1967 to 1973, with 14 top 30 R&B singles and nine top 40 pop songs.  Their stylistic diversity and songcraft ranged from pounding funk like “Thank You (Fallentin Me Be Mice Elf Agin)” and “Loose Booty” to anthems like “Everyday People” and “Stand!” to infectious midtempo songs like “If You Want Me to Stay” and “Family Affair” to br

** 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 201, Part 1 of 2: Saxophonist for innovative funk originators and extraordinary band regardless of genre -- Sly & the Family Stone’s Jerry Martini! He was a founding member of the groundbreaking multiracial, multigender group that released seven albums from 1967 to 1973, with 14 top 30 R&B singles and nine top 40 pop songs.  Their stylistic diversity and songcraft ranged from pounding funk like “Thank You (Fallentin Me Be Mice Elf Agin)” and “Loose Booty” to anthems like “Everyday People” and “Stand!” to infectious midtempo songs like “If You Want Me to Stay” and “Family Affair” to br

** 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 200, Part 2 of 2: Singer-guitarist GSHARP, a.k.a. Seraph El. Since the mid-1980s, he has worked, collaborated and cavorted with many of the Prince-influenced Minneapolis scene’s musicians and bands. Those include BrownMark and his band Mazarati, NPG keyboardist Morris Hayes, Jessie Johnson protege Margie Cox of Tamara and the Scene, local group Dr. Mambo’s Combo and his own GSHARP and the Bizness.  His credits also include Texas blues legends Jimmie Vaughan and Double Trouble. His pursuits outside music include marketing and consulting services, and he writes and blog and produces a topical p

** 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 200, Part 1 of 2: Singer-guitarist GSHARP, a.k.a. Seraph El. Since the mid-1980s, he has worked, collaborated and cavorted with many of the Prince-influenced Minneapolis scene’s musicians and bands. Those include BrownMark and his band Mazarati, NPG keyboardist Morris Hayes, Jessie Johnson protege Margie Cox of Tamara and the Scene, local group Dr. Mambo’s Combo and his own GSHARP and the Bizness.  His credits also include Texas blues legends Jimmie Vaughan and Double Trouble. His pursuits outside music include marketing and consulting services, and he writes and blog and produces a topical p

** 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 199, Part 2 of 2: Bassist and singer Barry Johnson, a.k.a. Barry Sonjohn. During the 1970s and 1980s, he was a member of groups spanning funk, jazz, R&B and progressive rock, such as Nova, Lenny White’s Twennynine and Don Blackman’s Family Tradition. The latter two included the funk classics “Peanut Butter,” “Kid Stuff” and “You Ain’t Hip.”  He also appeared on Bernard Wright’s ‘’Nard,” Cameo’s “Single Life” and Atlantic Starr’s “As the Band Turns” albums, and later toured with Jeffrey Osborne and Chic. Along the way he also recorded with Robert Palmer and saxophonists Kenny G and Najee.

** 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 199, Part 1 of 2: Bassist and singer Barry Johnson, a.k.a. Barry Sonjohn. During the 1970s and 1980s, he was a member of groups spanning funk, jazz, R&B and progressive rock, such as Nova, Lenny White’s Twennynine and Don Blackman’s Family Tradition. The latter two included the funk classics “Peanut Butter,” “Kid Stuff” and “You Ain’t Hip.”  He also appeared on Bernard Wright’s ‘’Nard,” Cameo’s “Single Life” and Atlantic Starr’s “As the Band Turns” albums, and later toured with Jeffrey Osborne and Chic. Along the way he also recorded with Robert Palmer and saxophonists Kenny G and Najee.

** 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 198, Part 2 of 2: Bassist and composer Robert Harper! Growing up in Southern California’s Carson community, he was influenced and inspired by exposure to music stars like Chuckii Booker, Barry White collaborator Terence Thomas, Teena Marie and Ice-T associate Bendrix Williams, Crusaders offspring Wilton Felder Jr. and Brian O'Neal of The Bus Boys.  Gigging regularly as an ace session player, Harper worked with late, great fellow bassists Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson and Robert Wilson of the Gap Band. In recent years, he has carved out a solo career with a pair of albums and an EP. Hi

** 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 198, Part 1 of 2: Bassist and composer Robert Harper! Growing up in Southern California’s Carson community, he was influenced and inspired by exposure to music stars like Chuckii Booker, Barry White collaborator Terence Thomas, Teena Marie and Ice-T associate Bendrix Williams, Crusaders offspring Wilton Felder Jr. and Brian O'Neal of The Bus Boys.  Gigging regularly as an ace session player, Harper worked with late, great fellow bassists Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson and Robert Wilson of the Gap Band. In recent years, he has carved out a solo career with a pair of albums and an EP. Hi

** 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 197: Blues-rock guitar phenom, singer and composer Eric Gales! Since bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old prodigy as part of the Eric Gales Band’s self-titled 1991 debut album, the left-handed player has gone on to release 11 more studio albums -- all of them overflowing with soaring riffs and blistering solos that have distinguished him as one of the top guitarists of his generation.  Having toured almost continuously for several years leading up to the pandemic, as his additional live releases document, Gales also consistently lights the stage afire. Besides his own releases, his equall

** 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 at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 196 (Part 2 of 2): Singer/songwriter/producer Kipper Jones! Starting out as a Motown session singer in Los Angeles while still just a teen, he would go on to lead the vastly underappreciated 1980s funk band Tease, and collaborate with some of black music’s biggest stars.  Those successes include spearheading Vanessa Williams’ vocal stardom with hits like “The Right Stuff” and “The Comfort Zone,” Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down” and “Baby,” Kenny Lattimore’s “Never Too Busy,” and films like Robert Townsend’s “The Five Heartbeats.” Other artists he has been associated with include Anita Baker, Teddy Pendergrass, Teena

** 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 at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 196 (Part 1 of 2): Singer/songwriter/producer Kipper Jones! Starting out as a Motown session singer in Los Angeles while still just a teen, he would go on to lead the vastly underappreciated 1980s funk band Tease, and collaborate with some of black music’s biggest stars.  Those successes include spearheading Vanessa Williams’ vocal stardom with hits like “The Right Stuff” and “The Comfort Zone,” Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down” and “Baby,” Kenny Lattimore’s “Never Too Busy,” and films like Robert Townsend’s “The Five Heartbeats.” Other artists he has been associated with include Anita Baker, Teddy Pendergrass, Teena

** 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 at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 195 (Part 2 of 2): Singer and composer Sueann Carwell! Since debuting as a teenager in 1981 after signing with Warner Brothers Records, she has released four albums under her own name and provided vocals for a cavalcade of other artists. They include the Brecker Brothers, George Duke, Brownmark, Bobby Brown, Celine Dion, Freddie Jackson, Shanice, Slapbak, Aaron Hall, Ricky Martin, George Benson, Ralph Tresvant, Rod Stewart, Sheena Easton, Jeff Lorber, Whitney Houston, Nancy Wilson, Lionel Richie, Britney Spears, Cher and Christine Aguilera.  In keeping with her Minneapolis roots, she brushed with being a Prince

** 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 at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 195 (Part 1 of 2): Singer and composer Sueann Carwell! Since debuting as a teenager in 1981 after signing with Warner Brothers Records, she has released four albums under her own name and provided vocals for a cavalcade of other artists. They include the Brecker Brothers, George Duke, Brownmark, Bobby Brown, Celine Dion, Freddie Jackson, Shanice, Slapbak, Aaron Hall, Ricky Martin, George Benson, Ralph Tresvant, Rod Stewart, Sheena Easton, Jeff Lorber, Whitney Houston, Nancy Wilson, Lionel Richie, Britney Spears, Cher and Christine Aguilera.  In keeping with her Minneapolis roots, she brushed with being a Prince pro

** 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. New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 194: Guitarist Jerome Ali, who along with his bass-playing twin brother, Jimmy Ali, has most notably recorded on various P-Funk projects dating back to 1979. They were officially members of Parlet's touring and studio band, but also recorded with Parliament, Funkadelic and other acts associated with George Clinton's empire.  Throughout the ensuing years, the brothers also shared the stage with Carlos Santana, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Earl Klugh, Buddy Miles, the Doobie Brothers, Ronnie Laws, Bob James, Angela Bofill and Lonnie Liston Smith. The pair has most recently performed the Las Vegas circuit as The Br

** 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. New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 193, Part 2 of 2: Robin Russell, drummer and composer for the seminal Detroit-based soul-funk collective consisting of the Nite-Liters and New Birth. He played with both beloved acts as the former became the instrumental foundation for the latter’s vocalists and combined to release more than a dozen classic albums during the 1970s.  Nine of those albums entered the R&B Top 40 and from those albums the group charted 10 Top 30 R&B singles. Those hits included “It’s Impossible,” “K-Jee,” “I Can Understand It,” “It’s Been a Long Time,” “Wildflower” and “Dream Merchant.” At the same time, the ensemble becam

** 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. New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 193, Part 1 of 2: Robin Russell, drummer and composer for the seminal Detroit-based soul-funk collective consisting of the Nite-Liters and New Birth. He played with both beloved acts as the former became the instrumental foundation for the latter’s vocalists and combined to release more than a dozen classic albums during the 1970s.  Nine of those albums entered the R&B Top 40 and from those albums the group charted 10 Top 30 R&B singles. Those hits included “It’s Impossible,” “K-Jee,” “I Can Understand It,” “It’s Been a Long Time,” “Wildflower” and “Dream Merchant.” At the same time, the ensemble becam

** 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. New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 192, Part 2 of 2: Guitarist Tracey Singleton, better known as Spacey T. A member of hard rock/metal band Sound Barrier since 1983, he has also recorded and performed with acts such as Mother’s Finest, Fishbone, O.G. Funk, Dug Pinnick, 24-7 Spyz, Praise the Dead and the Funk Experience with Billy Bass Nelson and Gary Mudbone Cooper.  The man brings together three wonderful things: hard rock, hard funk and shredding guitar. Here he talks much about Funkadelic's Eddie Hazel, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello and many other amazing players he has met, played with and/or looked up to, and addresses the matter

** 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. New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 192, Part 1 of 2: Guitarist Tracey Singleton, better known as Spacey T. A member of hard rock/metal band Sound Barrier since 1983, he has also recorded and performed with acts such as Mother’s Finest, Fishbone, O.G. Funk, Dug Pinnick, 24-7 Spyz, Praise the Dead and the Funk Experience with Billy Bass Nelson and Gary Mudbone Cooper.  The man brings together three wonderful things: hard rock, hard funk and shredding guitar. Here he talks much about Funkadelic's Eddie Hazel, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello and many other amazing players he has met, played with and/or looked up to, and addresses the matter

** 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. New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 191, Part 2 of 2: Keyboardist, singer, composer and producer Preston Glass. Starting out as a staff writer for Philly Soul legend Thom Bell, by the early 1980s he was working with some of the biggest names in R&B and continued to do so well into the 21st century.  Those artists include his mentor, Narada Michael Walden, Aretha Franklin, Phyllis Hyman, Whitney Houston, Stacy Latisaw, Teena Marie, Larry Graham, Sheena Easton, Ben E. King, Kenny G, George Benson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Lionel Richie, Jermaine Stewart, the Dells, Stylistics, Delfonics, Lenny Williams, Freda Payne, Natalie Cole, Johnny Mathis,