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 182, Part 1 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,

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 181, Part 2 of 2: Guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and producer Ronald Spearman, also known as RonKat and leader of the Bay Area funk band Katdelic.  A veteran of more than 10 years performing and recording with George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars, RonKat is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning songwriter whose Dance on the Mothership album was one of the last decade’s funkiest highlights.  Other artists he has collaborated with include Tisha Campbell, Jade, Aaron Hall, Joey Lawrence, Miki Howard and Brenda Russell. RECORDED DECEMBER 2020 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any

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 181, Part 1 of 2: Guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and producer Ronald Spearman, also known as RonKat and leader of the Bay Area funk band Katdelic.  A veteran of more than 10 years performing and recording with George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars, RonKat is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning songwriter whose Dance on the Mothership album was one of the last decade’s funkiest highlights.  Other artists he has collaborated with include Tisha Campbell, Jade, Aaron Hall, Joey Lawrence, Miki Howard and Brenda Russell. RECORDED DECEMBER 2020 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any

** 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 180, Part 2 of 2: Arthur B. Brown, a keyboardist, singer and composer who has spread his talents across the musical genres of funk, soul and hip hop.  An original member of the early 1980s P-Funk spinoff band Kiddo, his other credits include Rose Rose, Miki Howard, Patryce “Choc’Let” Banks, New Birth, Slave, Dru Hill and Ice Cube. Here he reflects on numerous unforgettable experiences including the story of Funkadelic's Mike Hampton leaving Kiddo and the tensions that brought.  RECORDED DECEMBER 2020 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly 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.  New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 180, Part 1 of 2: Arthur B. Brown, a keyboardist, singer and composer who has spread his talents across the musical genres of funk, soul and hip hop.  An original member of the early 1980s P-Funk spinoff band Kiddo, his other credits include Rose Rose, Miki Howard, Patryce “Choc’Let” Banks, New Birth, Slave, Dru Hill and Ice Cube. Here he reflects on numerous unforgettable experiences including the story of Funkadelic's Mike Hampton leaving Kiddo and the tensions that brought.  RECORDED DECEMBER 2020 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly 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.  New! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member at https://www.patreon/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 179, Part 3 of 3: Bernard Fowler, an extraordinary singer and composer who since the late 1970s has lent his voice to a massive amount of wonderful and envelope-pushing music, and in doing so has defied his work being simply categorized.  Perhaps best known for his 35+ years recording and touring with the Rolling Stones as well as its individual members, he has also collaborated with an incredible list of other A-list and leading-edge artists. They include Bill Laswell and Material; Herbie Hancock; Lenny White; Gil Scott-Heron; Sly & Robbie; Bootsy Collins; Duran Duran; Living Colour; Bonnie Raitt; Alice

** 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 179, Part 2 of 3: Bernard Fowler, an extraordinary singer and composer who since the late 1970s has lent his voice to a massive amount of wonderful and envelope-pushing music, and in doing so has defied his work being simply categorized.  Perhaps best known for his 35+ years recording and touring with the Rolling Stones as well as its individual members, he has also collaborated with an incredible list of other A-list and leading-edge artists. They include Bill Laswell and Material; Herbie Hancock; Lenny White; Gil Scott-Heron; Sly & Robbie; Bootsy Collins; Duran Duran; Living Colour; Bonnie Raitt; Alice

** 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 179, Part 1 of 3: Bernard Fowler, an extraordinary singer and composer who since the late 1970s has lent his voice to a massive amount of wonderful and envelope-pushing music, and in doing so has defied his work being simply categorized.  Perhaps best known for his 35+ years recording and touring with the Rolling Stones as well as its individual members, he has also collaborated with an incredible list of other A-list and leading-edge artists. They include Bill Laswell and Material; Herbie Hancock; Lenny White; Gil Scott-Heron; Sly & Robbie; Bootsy Collins; Duran Duran; Living Colour; Bonnie Raitt; Alice

** 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://patreon.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 178, Part 3 of 3:  Keith LeBlanc, a trailblazing drummer, composer and producer who since 1979 has explored and often fused funk, rap, rock, hip hop, electronic, industrial and other genres. Along with being a member of the progressive and experimental band Tackhead (also including Doug Wimbish, Skip McDonald and Bernard Fowler), LeBlanc has released several cutting-edge solo albums and collaborated with numerous well-known artists. That impressive list includes the Sugarhill Gang, Afrika Bambaataa, R.E.M., Seal, Peter Gabriel, Nine Inch Nails, Lou Rawls, Annie Lennox, Living Colour, Depeche Mode and Tina Turner.He

** 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://patreon.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 178, Part 2 of 3:  Keith LeBlanc, a trailblazing drummer, composer and producer who since 1979 has explored and often fused funk, rap, rock, hip hop, electronic, industrial and other genres. Along with being a member of the progressive and experimental band Tackhead (also including Doug Wimbish, Skip McDonald and Bernard Fowler), LeBlanc has released several cutting-edge solo albums and collaborated with numerous well-known artists. That impressive list includes the Sugarhill Gang, Afrika Bambaataa, R.E.M., Seal, Peter Gabriel, Nine Inch Nails, Lou Rawls, Annie Lennox, Living Colour, Depeche Mode and Tina Turner.He

** 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://patreon.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 178, Part 1 of 3:  Keith LeBlanc, a trailblazing drummer, composer and producer who since 1979 has explored and often fused funk, rap, rock, hip hop, electronic, industrial and other genres. Along with being a member of the progressive and experimental band Tackhead (also including Doug Wimbish, Skip McDonald and Bernard Fowler), LeBlanc has released several cutting-edge solo albums and collaborated with numerous well-known artists. That impressive list includes the Sugarhill Gang, Afrika Bambaataa, R.E.M., Seal, Peter Gabriel, Nine Inch Nails, Lou Rawls, Annie Lennox, Living Colour, Depeche Mode and Tina Turner.He

** 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://patreon.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 177 (Part 2 of 2):  Alan Evans, co-founding drummer, composer & producer of the fantastic funk-jazz-soul groove trio Soulive! Along with his keyboardist brother Neal Evans and guitarist Eric Krasno, since the group’s founding in the late 1990s Soulive has released more than a dozen albums chock full of deep rhythmic & improvisational sonic explorations. With stylistic nods the Headhunters, Crusaders, Meters, J.B.’s, Stevie Wonder and other luminaries, the band has brought salvation to those hungry for jam sessions by talented players more interested in musicality than radio or chart success. Here Evans deta

** 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://patreon.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 177 (Part 1 of 2):  Alan Evans, co-founding drummer, composer & producer of the fantastic funk-jazz-soul groove trio Soulive! Along with his keyboardist brother Neal Evans and guitarist Eric Krasno, since the group’s founding in the late 1990s Soulive has released more than a dozen albums chock full of deep rhythmic & improvisational sonic explorations. With stylistic nods the Headhunters, Crusaders, Meters, J.B.’s, Stevie Wonder and other luminaries, the band has brought salvation to those hungry for jam sessions by talented players more interested in musicality than radio or chart success. Here Evans deta

** 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 an official TIR member at https://patreon/truthinrhythm.com.Featured in TIR Episode 176, Part 2 of 2: Harry Williams, Charles McCormick and Donald Brown -- original and current members of the legendary soul group, Bloodstone! First capturing the ears, hearts and souls of America in 1973 with the stone classic “Natural High” and album of the same name, Bloodstone would go on to deliver 10 more albums by 1984 while charting a total of nine top 25 R&B hits, with five of those going top 10. Some of their big hits were “Never Let You Go,” “Outside Woman,” “Do You Wanna Do a Thing,” “We Go a Long Way Back” and “Go on and Cry.” The current lineup has continued to perform and thrill audiences right up u

** 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 an official TIR member at https://patreon/truthinrhythm.com.Featured in TIR Episode 176, Part 1 of 2: Harry Williams, Charles McCormick and Donald Brown -- original and current members of the legendary soul group, Bloodstone! First capturing the ears, hearts and souls of America in 1973 with the stone classic “Natural High” and album of the same name, Bloodstone would go on to deliver 10 more albums by 1984 while charting a total of nine top 25 R&B hits, with five of those going top 10. Some of their big hits were “Never Let You Go,” “Outside Woman,” “Do You Wanna Do a Thing,” “We Go a Long Way Back” and “Go on and Cry.” The current lineup has continued to perform and thrill audiences right up u

** 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 an official TIR member at https://patreon/truthinrhythmFeatured in TIR Episode 175, Part 2 of 2: Emanuel “E.J.” Johnson, a founding and current member of the wonderful 1970s and 1980s soul vocal act, Enchantment! Comprised of five singers and guided by producer Michael Stokes, the Detroit-based group enchanted listeners with several hits, including four consecutive top 15 R&B singles from 1976-1978. Those were “Gloria,” which also crossed over to reach No. 25 on the pop chart, “Sunshine,” “It’s You That I Need” and “If You’re Ready (Here It Comes).” Primarily known for their emotive ballads, Enchantment notched three straight top 25 R&B albums through 1980. The group recorded a half-dozen al

** 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 an official TIR member at https://patreon/truthinrhythmFeatured in TIR Episode 175, Part 1 of 2: Emanuel “E.J.” Johnson, a founding and current member of the wonderful 1970s and 1980s soul vocal act, Enchantment! Comprised of five singers and guided by producer Michael Stokes, the Detroit-based group enchanted listeners with several hits, including four consecutive top 15 R&B singles from 1976-1978. Those were “Gloria,” which also crossed over to reach No. 25 on the pop chart, “Sunshine,” “It’s You That I Need” and “If You’re Ready (Here It Comes).” Primarily known for their emotive ballads, Enchantment notched three straight top 25 R&B albums through 1980. The group recorded a half-dozen al

** 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 an official TRUTH IN RHYTHM member at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 174, Part 2 of 2: Byron Miller, aka Funky Boy, aka Psycho Bass -- a composer, producer, and as you might have gathered, an extraordinary bass master. Starting out in the mid-1970s as a member of the short-lived funk band The Counts, he played with Roy Ayers Ubiquity and Santana before making his biggest impact as a career-long collaborator with keyboarding wizard George Duke. In particular, his prominent bass was front and center on Duke’s 1977 funk classic, “Reach for It.” Miller went on to play with greats like Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, Norman Connors, Stanley Turrentine, Stanley Clarke, Joe Sam

** 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 an official TRUTH IN RHYTHM member at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 174, Part 1 of 2: Byron Miller, aka Funky Boy, aka Psycho Bass -- a composer, producer, and as you might have gathered, an extraordinary bass master. Starting out in the mid-1970s as a member of the short-lived funk band The Counts, he played with Roy Ayers Ubiquity and Santana before making his biggest impact as a career-long collaborator with keyboarding wizard George Duke. In particular, his prominent bass was front and center on Duke’s 1977 funk classic, “Reach for It.” Miller went on to play with greats like Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, Norman Connors, Stanley Turrentine, Stanley Clarke, Joe Sam

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 173, Part 2 of 2: Drummer-producer Earl Young, a key contributor to the Philadelphia soul sound of the 1970s and founder of successful singing group The Trammps. Elected to the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2016, Young is an inventor of the disco drumming style and often credited as popularizing four-on-the-floor bass drum beats as well as extensive use of the hi-hat cymbal. Among the group of musicians known as MFSB, Young recorded with greats like the Stylistics, Billy Paul, Joe Simon, the O’Jays, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, the Delfonics, the Spinners, Blue Magic, the Whispers, the Manhattans, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Temptations, Phyllis Hyman, Wilson Pickett, B.B. King and