Funk

Born from the raw, rhythmic innovations of James Brown in the mid-1960s, funk stripped soul music down to its most essential elements: the one, the pocket, and the unrelenting drive of the bass.

George Clinton took those foundations and launched them into the stratosphere with Parliament-Funkadelic, creating a cosmic mythology around the groove. Sly Stone broke down barriers, blending rock, soul, and psychedelia into a revolutionary sound that defined an era. Meanwhile, Earth, Wind & Fire elevated funk into a sophisticated, horn-driven celebration that filled stadiums and hearts alike.