Funkadelic

The Profile

Funkadelic is an American funk band formed by George Clinton, central to the Parliament-Funkadelic collective. They fused funk with psychedelic rock, powered by Eddie Hazel’s guitar, Bernie Worrell’s keyboards, and deep, groove-first rhythm sections. Landmark albums include Maggot Brain (1971) and One Nation Under a Groove (1978).

Core P-Funk unit led by George Clinton; key contributors include Eddie Hazel, Bernie Worrell, and Bootsy Collins. Known for psychedelic funk innovations and socially-charged, irreverent concepts.

Reviews chart Funkadelic’s arc from acid-drenched early jams to peak P-Funk swagger. Eddie Hazel’s guitar and George Clinton’s vision dominate, with Bernie Worrell and Bootsy Collins powering the groove. Albums like Maggot Brain, Standing on the Verge…, and One Nation Under a Groove get special praise. Expect psychedelia, protest, and dance-floor discipline in equal doses.