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 282 (Part 1 of 2): Funk, soul, rock and blues guitarist-singer-songwriter Leroy Emmanuel, an original member of The Counts and a longtime featured player with Bohannon. The Counts charted three albums between 1971-1975, and he appeared on more than 20 Bohannon albums.  Other credits include William Bell, the Clark Sisters, the Crowd Pleasers, Z.Z. Hill, LMT Connection and recordings and extensive touring under his own name. And he is still at it!  RECORDED JANUARY 2023 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expres

** 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 281 (Part 2 of 2): Multi-instrumentalist Orlando Phillips and his drumming brother Greg Phillips, founding members of Starpoint -- one of the 1980s’ top R&B bands.  Led by the lead vocals of Renee Diggs and featuring two more Phillips brothers, Ernesto & George, along with Kayode Adeyemo, Starpoint released 10 albums from 1980-1990. Four of those records reached No. 32 or higher on the R&B charts, and the band notched 12 Top 40 R&B hits, including the 1985 crossover classic, “Object of My Desire.” Other top hits included “What You Been Missin’,” “Restless” and “He Wants My Body.”

** 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 281 (Part 1 of 2): Multi-instrumentalist Orlando Phillips and his drumming brother Greg Phillips, founding members of Starpoint -- one of the 1980s’ top R&B bands.  Led by the lead vocals of Renee Diggs and featuring two more Phillips brothers, Ernesto & George, along with Kayode Adeyemo, Starpoint released 10 albums from 1980-1990. Four of those records reached No. 32 or higher on the R&B charts, and the band notched 12 Top 40 R&B hits, including the 1985 crossover classic, “Object of My Desire.” Other top hits included “What You Been Missin’,” “Restless” and “He Wants My Body.”

** 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 280 (Part 2 of 2): Funk bassist Donald Payne, a.k.a. Thump Daddy. As a member of the Crowd Pleasers, he appeared on that group’s lone, self-titled 1979 album. He also played with funk legend and Westbound Records labelmate Junie Morrison on records such as Suzie Super Groupie, and the recently unearthed and revelatory Live at Dooley’s 1975.  His other credits include P-Funk offshoot and Glenn Goins protege band Quazar’s sensational self-titled studio LP. Lately, he has been working again with former Quazar member Darryl Dixon and the Chop Horns, as well as Lakeside’s Steven Shockley and Faze-O’s

** 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 280 (Part 1 of 2): Funk bassist Donald Payne, a.k.a. Thump Daddy. As a member of the Crowd Pleasers, he appeared on that group’s lone, self-titled 1979 album. He also played with funk legend and Westbound Records labelmate Junie Morrison on records such as Suzie Super Groupie, and the recently unearthed and revelatory Live at Dooley’s 1975.  His other credits include P-Funk offshoot and Glenn Goins protege band Quazar’s sensational self-titled studio LP. Lately, he has been working again with former Quazar member Darryl Dixon and the Chop Horns, as well as Lakeside’s Steven Shockley and Faze-O’s

** 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 279: Keyboardist Gary Hudgins, best known for his studio and stage work for Funkadelic, the Brides of Funkenstein and other P-Funk acts. He was part of the Brides’ amazing band that also featured Blackbyrd McKnight and Dennis Chambers.  His credits list also includes Crystal Waters, Toni Braxton, Angie Stone, Lenny Kravitz, Michael Jackson, Brandy and many others.  RECORDED DECEMBER 2022 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF

** 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 278 (Part 2 of 2): Drummer and singer Jody Sims, best known as a founding member of one of the most successful soul-funk bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s – Switch. First known as a Barry White protege group called White Heat, after being signed to Motown and under the mentorship of Jermaine Jackson, Switch released four straight Top 25 R&B albums and five Top 25 singles.  Featuring Bobby DeBarge’s soaring falsetto, those hits included “There’ll Never Be” and “I Call Your Name.” Other notable songs included “I Wanna Be Closer,” “Best Beat in Town,” “Love Over and Over Again,” “We Like

** 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 278 (Part 1 of 2): Drummer and singer Jody Sims, best known as a founding member of one of the most successful soul-funk bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s – Switch. First known as a Barry White protege group called White Heat, after being signed to Motown and under the mentorship of Jermaine Jackson, Switch released four straight Top 25 R&B albums and five Top 25 singles.  Featuring Bobby DeBarge’s soaring falsetto, those hits included “There’ll Never Be” and “I Call Your Name.” Other notable songs included “I Wanna Be Closer,” “Best Beat in Town,” “Love Over and Over Again,” “We Like

** 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 277: Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophone, flute and bass player as well as composer and producer Gerald Albright, who since the late 1980s has released some 20 albums. Six of those hit No. 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.  Beginning in the late 1970s as a sessions player, he has also contributed to hundreds of works by dozens of top name talents. Those include Patrice Rushen, Teena Marie, Rick James, Dazz Band, Maurice White and Earth Wind & Fire, Anita Baker, Howard Hewitt, Whitney Houston, Barry White, Gladys Knight, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Nina Simone, Smokey Robinson, Jeffrey Osbourne

** 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 276 (Part 2 of 2): Producer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chuckii Booker. In addition to a pair of successful solo albums, through the years he has worked with dozens of big-name acts, including Ray Parker Jr., Barry White, Gerald Albright, Tina Turner, Vanessa Williams, the Whispers, Melba Moore, Lalah Hathaway, Ray Charles, Calloway, Lionel Richie, Angela Winbush, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, En Vogue, Rhianna, Bette Midler and Philip Bailey.  In addition, he was a member of the 1980s funk band, Tease, and served as musical director for Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation World Tour. R

** 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 276 (Part 1 of 2): Producer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chuckii Booker. In addition to a pair of successful solo albums, through the years he has worked with dozens of big-name acts, including Ray Parker Jr., Barry White, Gerald Albright, Tina Turner, Vanessa Williams, the Whispers, Melba Moore, Lalah Hathaway, Ray Charles, Calloway, Lionel Richie, Angela Winbush, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, En Vogue, Rhianna, Bette Midler and Philip Bailey.  In addition, he was a member of the 1980s funk band, Tease, and served as musical director for Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation World Tour. R

** 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 275 (Part 2 of 2): Funk, R&B and jazz keyboardist Billy Nunn. Among his career highlights are being in the first formation of Rick James’ Stone City Band and co-writing the classic, “Mary Jane,” also playing in Philip Bailey’s protege group, Splendor, and assisting his brother, Bobby Nunn, with his two successful 1980s solo albums, one of which contained the synth-funk banger, “She’s Just a Groupie.”  Enshrined in the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2015, now based in Las Vegas, he continues to perform today. RECORDED NOVEMBER 2022 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyrig

** 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 275 (Part 1 of 2): Funk, R&B and jazz keyboardist Billy Nunn. Among his career highlights are being in the first formation of Rick James’ Stone City Band and co-writing the classic, “Mary Jane,” also playing in Philip Bailey’s protege group, Splendor, and assisting his brother, Bobby Nunn, with his two successful 1980s solo albums, one of which contained the synth-funk banger, “She’s Just a Groupie.”  Enshrined in the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2015, now based in Las Vegas, he continues to perform today. RECORDED NOVEMBER 2022 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyrig

** 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 274 (Part 2 of 2): Jazz, soul, pop and rock woodwind player, keyboardist, producer, composer and arranger Larry Williams. A member of the 1970s jazz-fusion band Seawind, he branched out to work on hundreds of diverse recordings that included many of music’s most famous and talented artists.  Those collaborations included Quincy Jones, Rufus and Chaka Khan, the Brothers Johnson, Minnie Riperton, Natalie Cole, Patrice Rushen, Roberta Flack, George Duke, Earth Wind & Fire, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sheila E, Jody Watley, Al Jarreau, Joe Sample, George Benson, Santana, Stevie Nicks, the Cr

** 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 274 (Part 1 of 2): Jazz, soul, pop and rock woodwind player, keyboardist, producer, composer and arranger Larry Williams. A member of the 1970s jazz-fusion band Seawind, he branched out to work on hundreds of diverse recordings that included many of music’s most famous and talented artists.  Those collaborations included Quincy Jones, Rufus and Chaka Khan, the Brothers Johnson, Minnie Riperton, Natalie Cole, Patrice Rushen, Roberta Flack, George Duke, Earth Wind & Fire, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sheila E, Jody Watley, Al Jarreau, Joe Sample, George Benson, Santana, Stevie Nicks, the Cr

** 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 273 (Part 2 of 2): R&B singer and composer Meli’sa Morgan. Releasing her first of six albums in 1986, she saw three of her first four LPs ascend to the R&B Top 40. Those records included eight Top 20 R&B hits, among them the No. 1 Prince-penned smash “Do Me, Baby,” as well as “Do You Still Love Me,” “If You Can Do It: I Can Too,” the Mothers’ Finest classic “Love Changes” and the Al Green remake “Still in Love With You.”  Along the way she collaborated with Paul Lawrence, Kashif, James J.T. Taylor and Freddie Jackson. Morgan has come out of the pandemic lull swinging with her most su

** 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 273 (Part 1 of 2): R&B singer and composer Meli’sa Morgan. Releasing her first of six albums in 1986, she saw three of her first four LPs ascend to the R&B Top 40. Those records included eight Top 20 R&B hits, among them the No. 1 Prince-penned smash “Do Me, Baby,” as well as “Do You Still Love Me,” “If You Can Do It: I Can Too,” the Mothers’ Finest classic “Love Changes” and the Al Green remake “Still in Love With You.”  Along the way she collaborated with Paul Lawrence, Kashif, James J.T. Taylor and Freddie Jackson. Morgan has come out of the pandemic lull swinging with her most su

** 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 272: A true funk-rock icon – Mother’s Finest singer/songwriter Joyce “Baby Jean” Kennedy! Along with her husband, Glenn “Doc” Murdock, she is a founding member of a band that has blazed musical trails and obliterated genre and racial boundaries throughout its 50+ year history.  With amazing classic tracks like “Baby Love,” “Truth’ll Set You Free,” “Giving You All the Love (Inside of Me),” “Rain,” “Fire,” “Mickey’s Monkey,” “Can’t Fight the Feeling,” “Love Changes” and “Don’t Wanna Come Back,” Mothers Finest notched three straight gold albums during the 1970s while becoming a world-renowned live

** 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 271 (Part 2 of 2): Keyboardist, producer, composer & arranger Ricky Peterson, a member of the famous Peterson family that has been referred to as Minnesota’s First Family of Music.  In addition to being an in-demand sessions musician, since 1990 he has released several of his own albums that blend jazz, funk, R&B and pop. His dozens of notable collaborations include Prince, the Jets, Stevie Nicks, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, Paula Abdul, Steve Miller, George Benson, fDeluxe, Robben Ford, Jermaine Jackson, John Mayer, Chaka Khan and Rosie Gaines.  His recent release – 2021’s excellent Unde

** 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 271 (Part 1 of 2): Keyboardist, producer, composer & arranger Ricky Peterson, a member of the famous Peterson family that has been referred to as Minnesota’s First Family of Music.  In addition to being an in-demand sessions musician, since 1990 he has released several of his own albums that blend jazz, funk, R&B and pop. His dozens of notable collaborations include Prince, the Jets, Stevie Nicks, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, Paula Abdul, Steve Miller, George Benson, fDeluxe, Robben Ford, Jermaine Jackson, John Mayer, Chaka Khan and Rosie Gaines.  His recent release – 2021’s excellent Unde