Funk Legends

BOOTSY’S FOR THE PEOPLE — The Bootsy Collins Interview

Bootsy Collins is working on a song and has plans to shoot a video for the Food-Pantry “OUR DAILY BREAD.” “They feed hungry people every

August 20, 2013 1 Comment

The Aleem Brothers Interview – Parts 1 and 2

About a month ago, The Museum of UnCut Funk paid a visit to the Aleem Brothers in Brooklyn.

May 29, 2012 3 Comments

The Teddy Pendergrass Interview – Part Two

My second phoner with Mr. Pendergrass we discussed the success of his last release, his book, his Christmas album – his greatest hits album –

February 26, 2011 No Comments

The Teddy Pendergrass Interview – Part One

Teddy Pendergrass was unquestionably one of the greatest male vocalists in the genre of R&B. Initially the drummer for Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes,

January 19, 2011 No Comments

The FUNK n’ Soul of Al Green – The Al Green Interview

I actually had the fortune to have met Al Green, the first time I interviewed him. As it was in the latter 90s when I conducted

January 4, 2011 No Comments

The James Brown Interview – Merry FUNKIN’ Christmas

First I have to give a HUGE THANK YOU to my cousin, friend and sister in FUNK Loreen for her tireless efforts to make this

December 24, 2010 No Comments

Take A Ride On The B.T. Express – The B.T. Express Interview

When BT Express dropped their hit “Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied),” I couldn’t believe they put all that FUNK and sexy lyrics into one song.

November 25, 2010 No Comments

Funkin’ It Up With Millie – The Millie Jackson Interview

When I had the fortune to interview Millie Jackson, she spoke to me about her endeavors from the Apollo Theatre to Broadway. We laughed a lot,

November 25, 2010 4 Comments

The Funk And Soul Of Curtis Mayfield – The Curtis Mayfield Interview

When I was afforded the privilege to speak to Curtis Mayfield, it wasn’t until after his near fatal accident at Brooklyn’s Wingate Field. As he

November 25, 2010 1 Comment

The Funk Of Chaka Khan – The Chaka Khan Interview

One of the greatest compliments I ever got as a journalist, was from Chaka Khan. She told me, that my interview with her, was “Vivid

November 24, 2010 No Comments

Quincy’s New Music – A Vintage Interview

Multi-Grammy winning producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones will release his 37th album, “Q:Soul Bossa Nostra,” on Interscope Records on November 9th. The album features a who’s who of today’s

November 24, 2010 No Comments

Gettin’ Down With AWB – The AWB Interview

The Average White Band is still one of the baddest bands to take the stage of FUNK. A long time admirer of their biggest hit “Pick

November 24, 2010 No Comments

The Funkin’ Love Of Teena Marie – The Teena Marie Interview

Doing interviews with Teena Marie was an absolute highlight of my career in music. Having spoken to Rick James at least three times, chatting with her,

November 22, 2010 2 Comments