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. New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 191, Part 1 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,

** 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 190, Part 2 of 2: Twin brothers Walter and Wallace "Scotty" Scott, founding members of a true R&B singing institution -- the wonderful Whispers! Beginning their career out of L.A. in 1963, the quintet recorded several singles before releasing their first album in 1970. During the next four decades, the group would go on to produce 20 more studio albums, eight of which landed in the R&B Top 10, and chart 15 Top 10 R&B hits.  Equally at home on uptempo and romantic ballads, the Whispers’ classic songs include “Let’s Go All the Way,” “Olivia,” “And the Beat Goes On,” “Lady,” “It’s a Love Thing,” “Toni

** 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 190, Part 1 of 2: Twin brothers Walter and Wallace "Scotty" Scott, founding members of a true R&B singing institution -- the wonderful Whispers! Beginning their career out of L.A. in 1963, the quintet recorded several singles before releasing their first album in 1970. During the next four decades, the group would go on to produce 20 more studio albums, eight of which landed in the R&B Top 10, and chart 15 Top 10 R&B hits.  Equally at home on uptempo and romantic ballads, the Whispers’ classic songs include “Let’s Go All the Way,” “Olivia,” “And the Beat Goes On,” “Lady,” “It’s a Love Thing,” “Toni

** 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 189, Part 2 of 2: Superlative guitarist, singer, composer and producer Stevie Salas! A prominent solo artist in his own right, he has recorded on more than 70 albums with a diverse range of artists spanning George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernard Fowler, Buddy Miles, Doug Wimbish and Jara Harris to Justin Timberlake, T.I., Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart and Zack Wylde.  Salas has further distinguished himself by branching out into television, film, as an author and more. Those undertakings include working on the “American Idol” show, his book about touring with Rod Stewart called “When We Were Boys,” and exec produc

** 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 189, Part 1 of 2: Superlative guitarist, singer, composer and producer Stevie Salas! A prominent solo artist in his own right, he has recorded on more than 70 albums with a diverse range of artists spanning George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernard Fowler, Buddy Miles, Doug Wimbish and Jara Harris to Justin Timberlake, T.I., Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart and Zack Wylde.  Salas has further distinguished himself by branching out into television, film, as an author and more. Those undertakings include working on the “American Idol” show, his book about touring with Rod Stewart called “When We Were Boys,” and exec produc

** 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 188, Part 2 of 2: Musician, composer and producer Michael Lane, otherwise known as Mico Wave. Having grown up in a musical family and performed in bands from an early age, in the mid-1980s he found himself being mentored by none other than funk bass legend Bootsy Collins. Lane, as Mico Wave, in 1987 released the album Cookin’ From the Inside Out! in which not only Bootsy figured prominently but also fellow funk stars Bernie Worrell, Maceo Parker, and Catfish Collins.  Lane also collaborated with Bootsy on projects by Trouble Funk, Herbie Hancock and George Clinton. Also influenced by Prince and Roger Troutman,

** 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 188, Part 1 of 2: Musician, composer and producer Michael Lane, otherwise known as Mico Wave. Having grown up in a musical family and performed in bands from an early age, in the mid-1980s he found himself being mentored by none other than funk bass legend Bootsy Collins. Lane, as Mico Wave, in 1987 released the album Cookin’ From the Inside Out! in which not only Bootsy figured prominently but also fellow funk stars Bernie Worrell, Maceo Parker, and Catfish Collins.  Lane also collaborated with Bootsy on projects by Trouble Funk, Herbie Hancock and George Clinton. Also influenced by Prince and Roger Troutman,

** 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 187, Part 4 of 4: Guitarist, producer, composer and co-founder of the fierce, groundbreaking, genre-smashing band 24-7 Spyz! Founded in 1986, the group has 7 studio albums blending metal, rock, alternative, funk, reggae, rap, punk and soul styles with socially conscious lyrics and Hazel’s blistering fretwork.  Their most recent release was 2019’s tremendous The Soundtrack to the Innermost Galaxy. Here, Hazel gets deep with detailed accounts of not only 24-7 Spyz but also experiences with Eddie Hazel, Jef Lee Johnson, George Clinton, Fishbone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vernon Reid and many others. RECORDED JA

** 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 187, Part 3 of 4: Guitarist, producer, composer and co-founder of the fierce, groundbreaking, genre-smashing band 24-7 Spyz! Founded in 1986, the group has 7 studio albums blending metal, rock, alternative, funk, reggae, rap, punk and soul styles with socially conscious lyrics and Hazel’s blistering fretwork.  Their most recent release was 2019’s tremendous The Soundtrack to the Innermost Galaxy. Here, Hazel gets deep with detailed accounts of not only 24-7 Spyz but also experiences with Eddie Hazel, Jef Lee Johnson, George Clinton, Fishbone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vernon Reid and many others. RECORDED JA

** 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 187, Part 2 of 4: Guitarist, producer, composer and co-founder of the fierce, groundbreaking, genre-smashing band 24-7 Spyz! Founded in 1986, the group has 7 studio albums blending metal, rock, alternative, funk, reggae, rap, punk and soul styles with socially conscious lyrics and Hazel’s blistering fretwork.  Their most recent release was 2019’s tremendous The Soundtrack to the Innermost Galaxy. Here, Hazel gets deep with detailed accounts of not only 24-7 Spyz but also experiences with Eddie Hazel, Jef Lee Johnson, George Clinton, Fishbone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vernon Reid and many others. RECORDED JA

** 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 187, Part 1 of 4: Guitarist, producer, composer and co-founder of the fierce, groundbreaking, genre-smashing band 24-7 Spyz! Founded in 1986, the group has 7 studio albums blending metal, rock, alternative, funk, reggae, rap, punk and soul styles with socially conscious lyrics and Hazel’s blistering fretwork.  Their most recent release was 2019’s tremendous The Soundtrack to the Innermost Galaxy. Here, Hazel gets deep with detailed accounts of not only 24-7 Spyz but also experiences with Eddie Hazel, Jef Lee Johnson, George Clinton, Fishbone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vernon Reid and many others. RECORDED JA

** 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 186, Part 2 of 2: Guitarist, singer, composer and producer Clarence “Chet” Willis, he of one of the greatest funk-soul bands of all time -- the mighty Ohio Players! Beginning in 1975 he became a mainstay with the group, trading guitar licks with the legendary Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner and joining keyboardist Billy Beck and drummer James “Diamond” Williams, both of whom have also been TRUTH IN RHYTHM guests, on backing vocals. Willis, Beck and Williams later formed the spinoff band called Shadow, and all of them more recently have been performing as today’s version of the Ohio Players. While The Ohio Players’ ro

** 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 186, Part 1 of 2: Guitarist, singer, composer and producer Clarence “Chet” Willis, he of one of the greatest funk-soul bands of all time -- the mighty Ohio Players! Beginning in 1975 he became a mainstay with the group, trading guitar licks with the legendary Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner and joining keyboardist Billy Beck and drummer James “Diamond” Williams, both of whom have also been TRUTH IN RHYTHM guests, on backing vocals. Willis, Beck and Williams later formed the spinoff band called Shadow, and all of them more recently have been performing as today’s version of the Ohio Players. While The Ohio Players’ ro

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Featured in TIR Episode 185, Part 2 of 2: All the way from The Netherlands -- founding bassist, composer and producer Bart “Dodge” Verhoeven of the superb Dutch funk band Seven Eleven and a noteworthy solo artist in his own right.  Founded in 1987, the P-Funk and Bootsy inspired group helped keep real, rubbery and horn-driven funk alive during the 1990s and 2000s by releasing several studio albums and burning up concert stages throughout Europe. Beginning in 1998, Dodge launched his solo career with groove-heavy albums of his own that include help from some of his funk heroes. Here he conveys all that history and a fascinating perspective of American funk as experienced across the Atlantic.  RECORDED JANUARY 2021 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Featured in TIR Episode 185, Part 1 of 2: All the way from The Netherlands -- founding bassist, composer and producer Bart “Dodge” Verhoeven of the superb Dutch funk band Seven Eleven and a noteworthy solo artist in his own right.  Founded in 1987, the P-Funk and Bootsy inspired group helped keep real, rubbery and horn-driven funk alive during the 1990s and 2000s by releasing several studio albums and burning up concert stages throughout Europe. Beginning in 1998, Dodge launched his solo career with groove-heavy albums of his own that include help from some of his funk heroes. Here he conveys all that history and a fascinating perspective of American funk as experienced across the Atlantic.  RECORDED JANUARY 2021 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. 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.  New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 184, Part 2 of 2: Robert Mercurio, co-founding bass player of the glorious New Orleans-based funk-jazz jam band, Galactic! Founded in 1994 and with influences such as the Meters and the JB’s, Galactic has released 10 studio albums and established itself as one of this millennium’s most assured funk-oriented acts.  In addition to being a crackerjack ensemble on stage, the group has continued to push the creative envelope by incorporating traditional as well as progressive electronic and rap elements into its musical gumbo. In 2018, the enterprising band took ownership of the legendary New Orleans venue Tipiti

** 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 184, Part 1 of 2: Robert Mercurio, co-founding bass player of the glorious New Orleans-based funk-jazz jam band, Galactic! Founded in 1994 and with influences such as the Meters and the JB’s, Galactic has released 10 studio albums and established itself as one of this millennium’s most assured funk-oriented acts.  In addition to being a crackerjack ensemble on stage, the group has continued to push the creative envelope by incorporating traditional as well as progressive electronic and rap elements into its musical gumbo. In 2018, the enterprising band took ownership of the legendary New Orleans venue Tipiti

** 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 183, Part 2 of 2: Drummer, co-founder and ongoing leader of the seminal funk group The Fatback Band, Bill Curtis! From 1972 to 1988, Fatback released more than 20 studio albums and between 1973 and 1983 placed 12 singles inside the R&B Top 40.  Their classic dance tracks include “Do the Bus Stop,” “I Like Girls,” “Freak the Freak the Funk,” “King Tim III,” “Gotta Get My Hands on Some Money,” “Backstrokin’” and “On the Floor.” The group has continued to tour leading up to the pandemic and plans to return to the road as soon as possible and deliver new music for 2021. Here, Bill leaves no stone unturned.

** 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 183, Part 1 of 2: Drummer, co-founder and ongoing leader of the seminal funk group The Fatback Band, Bill Curtis! From 1972 to 1988, Fatback released more than 20 studio albums and between 1973 and 1983 placed 12 singles inside the R&B Top 40.  Their classic dance tracks include “Do the Bus Stop,” “I Like Girls,” “Freak the Freak the Funk,” “King Tim III,” “Gotta Get My Hands on Some Money,” “Backstrokin’” and “On the Floor.” The group has continued to tour leading up to the pandemic and plans to return to the road as soon as possible and deliver new music for 2021. Here, Bill leaves no stone unturned.

** 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 182, Part 2 of 2: Doug Wimbish, a renowned bass player and composer who has created some of his best-known music with Sugarhill Records, Tackhead and Living Colour.  Gifted with the skill and sensibility to traverse a multitude of musical genres, he has excelled in rock, funk, hip hop, industrial, R&B, fusion and pop contexts. In addition to also releasing adventurous solo works, his contributions have been extended to Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, Little Steven, Afrika Bambaataa, Melba Moore, Freddie Jackson, Peter Wolf, Billy Idol, Joe Satriani, Madonna, Al Green, Carly Simon, Seal, Annie Lennox,