With The Phantastics from Kansas City opening
Recording both as Parliament and Funkadelic, George Clinton revolutionized R&B during the ‘70s, twisting soul music into funk and recording over 40 R&B hit singles (including three number ones) and three platinum albums. The early ‘90s saw the rise of funk-inspired rap and funk rock that reestablished the status of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic as one of the most important forces in the recent history of black music. Clinton’s visibility and presence became familiar to a wider audience thanks to his appearance in movies, including: The Night Before; House Party;PCU; and Good Burger and his hosting of the HBO original series Cosmic Slop. Clinton also composed the theme songs for popular TV programs The Tracey Ullman Show and The PJs. Clinton has received a Grammy Award, a Dove (gospel) Award, and an MTV Music Video Award, and has been recognized by BMI, the NAACP Image Awards, and the Motown Alumni Association for lifetime achievement. Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. On February 6th, 2012, Clinton added to his list of accomplishments an Honorary Doctorate of Music from the renowned Berklee College of Music. Gates at 7:00, show starts at 8:30.
With Free State Food Festival by Downtown Lawrence, Inc.
Come eat on the street with your favorite Downtown restaurants and live music from George Clinton (6/24) and Black Joe Lewis (6/27).
Food by: Ingredient, La Familia Cafe & Cantina, Mad Greek, Mister Bacon BBQ, TCBY & Mrs. Fields, Mass Street Sweet Shoppe, Torched Goodness Crème Brulée, & Air Summer Snow Shaved Ice
Beverages by: O’Malley Beverage
