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. Featured in TIR Episode 173, Part 1 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

** 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 179:  It's the annual TRUTH IN RHYTHM Year in Review (TIR YIR) holiday special featuring a cavalcade of funk and soul stars! Host Scott "DR GX" Goldfine recounts what took place with the show during 2020 and music overall, as well as a look ahead to 2021.Content includes revealing the Top 10 most viewed episodes of 2020; the year's Top 25 best albums; a target list of future guests; a look at scheduled TIR shows for the first couple of 2021 months; and holiday wishes from more than 25 beloved musicians and singers. Those include Tomi Jenkins, Garrett Shider, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Bernadette Cooper and some two d

** 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. NOTE: There is a special, limited-time FREE book giveaway (sponsored by  http://www.modernretroradio.com) revealed early on in this show!NEW! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member: https://www.patreon.com/TRUTHINRHYTHMFeatured in TIR Episode 171, Part 2 of 2: Bassist-producer Mark Brown, who as BrownMark was a core member of Prince’s band The Revolution during their immense 1980s popularity. He also led his own protege band called Mazarati, released several albums under his own name and worked with many other well-known artists. Following Prince’s death in 2016, he reunited to perform with the other original Revolution members and recently published his autobiography, titled My Life in the Purple Kingdom. Here he 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. NOTE: There is a special, limited-time FREE book giveaway (sponsored by  http://www.modernretroradio.com) revealed early on in this show!NEW! Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member: https://www.patreon.com/TRUTHINRHYTHMFeatured in TIR Episode 171, Part 1 of 2: Bassist-producer Mark Brown, who as BrownMark was a core member of Prince’s band The Revolution during their immense 1980s popularity. He also led his own protege band called Mazarati, released several albums under his own name and worked with many other well-known artists. Following Prince’s death in 2016, he reunited to perform with the other original Revolution members and recently published his autobiography, titled My Life in the Purple Kingdom. Here he 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.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 170, Part 3 of 3: Ollie E. Brown, a prolific drummer, percussionist and producer who during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s worked with dozens of top rock, pop, R&B and funk artists. Those collaborations include the Rolling Stones, Billy Preston, Minnie Riperton, the Temptations, Michael Henderson, the Jacksons, Ray Parker Jr., Quincy Jones, Rene & Angela and so many others. Brown was also a member of the band Raydio and partnered with bandmate Jerry Knight as Ollie & Jerry for the 1984 soundtrack hit, “Breakin’ … There’s No Stopping Us.” Here he discussed growing up and playing music with childhood frie

** 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.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 170, Part 2 of 3: Ollie E. Brown, a prolific drummer, percussionist and producer who during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s worked with dozens of top rock, pop, R&B and funk artists. Those collaborations include the Rolling Stones, Billy Preston, Minnie Riperton, the Temptations, Michael Henderson, the Jacksons, Ray Parker Jr., Quincy Jones, Rene & Angela and so many others. Brown was also a member of the band Raydio and partnered with bandmate Jerry Knight as Ollie & Jerry for the 1984 soundtrack hit, “Breakin’ … There’s No Stopping Us.” Here he discussed growing up and playing music with childhood frie

** 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.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 170, Part 1 of 3: Ollie E. Brown, a prolific drummer, percussionist and producer who during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s worked with dozens of top rock, pop, R&B and funk artists. Those collaborations include the Rolling Stones, Billy Preston, Minnie Riperton, the Temptations, Michael Henderson, the Jacksons, Ray Parker Jr., Quincy Jones, Rene & Angela and so many others. Brown was also a member of the band Raydio and partnered with bandmate Jerry Knight as Ollie & Jerry for the 1984 soundtrack hit, “Breakin’ … There’s No Stopping Us.” Here he discussed growing up and playing music with childhood frie

** 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.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 169, Part 2 of 2: R&B, funk and hip-hop vocalist Val Young. Having worked with George Clinton and Roy Ayers, she spent several years during the 1980s recording and performing with the Gap Band. She can be heard on that group's smash hits including "Early in the Morning," "You Dropped a Bomb on Me," "Outstanding" and "Burn Rubber."During the latter part of that decade she connected with Rick James and released two solo albums, Seduction and Private Conversations. She can also be heard on several James songs as well as those by protege acts such as the Mary Jane Girls, including "In My House."For the past thr

** 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.com/truthinrhythm.Featured in TIR Episode 169, Part 1 of 2: R&B, funk and hip-hop vocalist Val Young. Having worked with George Clinton and Roy Ayers, she spent several years during the 1980s recording and performing with the Gap Band. She can be heard on that group's smash hits including "Early in the Morning," "You Dropped a Bomb on Me," "Outstanding" and "Burn Rubber."During the latter part of that decade she connected with Rick James and released two solo albums, Seduction and Private Conversations. She can also be heard on several James songs as well as those by protege acts such as the Mary Jane Girls, including "In My House."For the past thr

** 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: https://www.patreon.com/TRUTHINRHYTHMFeatured in TIR Episode 168: Guitarist Trey Stone, a Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Famer who has recorded and performed with a very impressive list of funk and soul headliners. Those include Stargard, Rose Royce, Undisputed Truth, General Caine, Tower of Power, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton and Keith Washington.Here he talks about being part of Norman Whitfield's ace studio players for his Whitfield Records imprint, his deep journey into all things P-Funk, his connection with Jimi Hendrix and overcoming health challenges later in life.RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2020LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use

** 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: https://www.patreon.com/TRUTHINRHYTHMFeatured in TIR Episode 167 (Part 2 of 2): Bassist-composer John Norwood Fisher, a founding member of Los Angeles’ infamous rock-soul-funk-ska-alternative band Fishbone. Since bursting onto the scene in 1985 with the festive doomsday anthem, “Party at Ground Zero,” the group has released seven studio albums along with several EPs and live recordings. Among Fishbone's other classic songs are “Cholly,” “Everyday Sunshine,” “Bonin’ in the Boneyard,” “Swim,” and covers of “Freddie’s Dead,” “Shakey Ground” and “Everybody Is a Star.” In addition, Fishbone has made its mark in film and television, and Norwood Fisher has also stepped out with ot

** 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: https://www.patreon.com/TRUTHINRHYTHMFeatured in TIR Episode 167 (Part 1 of 2): Bassist-composer John Norwood Fisher, a founding member of Los Angeles’ infamous rock-soul-funk-ska-alternative band Fishbone. Since bursting onto the scene in 1985 with the festive doomsday anthem, “Party at Ground Zero,” the group has released seven studio albums along with several EPs and live recordings. Among Fishbone's other classic songs are “Cholly,” “Everyday Sunshine,” “Bonin’ in the Boneyard,” “Swim,” and covers of “Freddie’s Dead,” “Shakey Ground” and “Everybody Is a Star.” In addition, Fishbone has made its mark in film and television, and Norwood Fisher has also stepped out with ot

** 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 166 (Part 3 of 3): Bassist-singer-composer Lonnie Marshall, also known as Mega-Nut, who is the founder and leader of the wild and woolly funk band Weapon of Choice. Heavily influenced by Parliament-Funkadelic, he conceptualized the group’s so-called Nutmeg grooves that were first heard on its 1994 debut album. That was followed by more than a half-dozen Weapon of Choice and Lonnie Marshall albums -- all of them refreshingly quirky, fun and superfunky. Having also performed and recorded with greats like George Clinton, Fishbone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chaka Khan and Ice Cube, Marshall is still bringing amazing music to the masses. This year has been marked by digital re-releases of We

** 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 166 (Part 2 of 3): Bassist-singer-composer Lonnie Marshall, also known as Mega-Nut, who is the founder and leader of the wild and woolly funk band Weapon of Choice. Heavily influenced by Parliament-Funkadelic, he conceptualized the group’s so-called Nutmeg grooves that were first heard on its 1994 debut album. That was followed by more than a half-dozen Weapon of Choice and Lonnie Marshall albums -- all of them refreshingly quirky, fun and superfunky. Having also performed and recorded with greats like George Clinton, Fishbone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chaka Khan and Ice Cube, Marshall is still bringing amazing music to the masses. This year has been marked by digital re-releases of We

** 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 166 (Part 1 of 3): Bassist-singer-composer Lonnie Marshall, also known as Mega-Nut, who is the founder and leader of the wild and woolly funk band Weapon of Choice. Heavily influenced by Parliament-Funkadelic, he conceptualized the group’s so-called Nutmeg grooves that were first heard on its 1994 debut album. That was followed by more than a half-dozen Weapon of Choice and Lonnie Marshall albums -- all of them refreshingly quirky, fun and superfunky. Having also performed and recorded with greats like George Clinton, Fishbone, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chaka Khan and Ice Cube, Marshall is still bringing amazing music to the masses. This year has been marked by digital re-releases of We

** 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. NOTE: There is a special, limited-time FREE book giveaway revealed early on in this show!Featured in TIR Episode 165 (Part 2 of 2): Singer Jannetta Warren, who under her maiden name of Jannetta Boyce was a member of funk powerhouse Zapp, one of the most successful R&B groups of the 1980s. She also contributed to several other acts under the umbrella of bandleader-producer Roger Troutman, including his solo albums and those by Bobby Glover, The Human Body, Sugarfoot from the Ohio Players and Shirley Murdock. In recent years, along with other original band members, she has performed under the name Zapp Anthology -- continuing to bring revered favorites to fans like “More Bounce to the Ounce,” “Dancefloor,” “H

** 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. NOTE: There is a special, limited-time FREE book giveaway revealed early on in this show!Featured in TIR Episode 165 (Part 1 of 2): Singer Jannetta Warren, who under her maiden name of Jannetta Boyce was a member of funk powerhouse Zapp, one of the most successful R&B groups of the 1980s. She also contributed to several other acts under the umbrella of bandleader-producer Roger Troutman, including his solo albums and those by Bobby Glover, The Human Body, Sugarfoot from the Ohio Players and Shirley Murdock. In recent years, along with other original band members, she has performed under the name Zapp Anthology -- continuing to bring revered favorites to fans like “More Bounce to the Ounce,” “Dancefloor,” “H

** 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 164 (Part 2 of 2): Victor Wooten, a composer-producer-multi-instrumentalist who is best known as one of the most accomplished bass players of his generation. First bursting onto the radar of adventurous music lovers in 1990 with the eclectic bluegrass-meets-jazz fusion of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, he would go on to not only perform on more than a dozen Fleck albums but also establish himself as a top-shelf solo artist and collaborator. With music that spans jazz, funk, rock, soul, world music and more, Wooten has captured five Grammys and is a three-time recipient of Bass Player magazine’s Bass Player of the Year Award. As if that was not enough, he is also an educator and inspirati

** 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 164 (Part 1 of 2): Victor Wooten, a composer-producer-multi-instrumentalist who is best known as one of the most accomplished bass players of his generation. First bursting onto the radar of adventurous music lovers in 1990 with the eclectic bluegrass-meets-jazz fusion of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, he would go on to not only perform on more than a dozen Fleck albums but also establish himself as a top-shelf solo artist and collaborator. With music that spans jazz, funk, rock, soul, world music and more, Wooten has captured five Grammys and is a three-time recipient of Bass Player magazine’s Bass Player of the Year Award. As if that was not enough, he is also an educator and inspirati

** 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 163 (Part 2 of 2): Guitarist, composer and arranger Kym Miller, a founding member of the great Instant Funk. The group, which was discovered and produced by Philadelphia recording icon Bunny Sigler, is best known for its chart-topping 1979 funk classic, “I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl).” However, there is much more to their story as Instant Funk released seven albums from 1976 to 1983. Its members also contributed to many other well-known artists’ recordings. Those include Lou Rawls, the O’Jays, MFSB, Curtis Mayfield and Evelyn “Champagne” King.Here, Miller recounts the flurry of activity the group enjoyed during its heyday, what it was like to walk among the Sound of Philade