George Clinton

George Clinton

musician United States

George Clinton is a pioneering American musician and record producer, known for his influential work in funk music as the mastermind behind the bands Parliament and Funkadelic. Emerging in the late 1960s, Clinton's innovative blend of funk, rock, and soul has left a lasting impact on the music industry, inspiring countless artists across genres. His vibrant performances, eccentric style, and creative use of theatricality in music have solidified his status as a cultural icon.

Born on Jul 22, 1941 (84 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
378
Power
3$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Montenegro 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 628,066 378 $5,500 3$
Totals 1 628,066 378 $5,500 3$
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Recent Mentions

Slovenia Slovenia: George Clinton, a funk legend, praised Sly Stone for his unique blend of street, church, and Motown sensibilities. 9

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Umrl je Sly Stone, začetnik funk rocka

United States United States: George Clinton, a funk legend, told CBS in 2023 that seeing Sly and the Family Stone was like 'seeing the Black version of The Beatles.' 8

Fox News: Sly Stone, funk music pioneer and Family Stone leader, dies at 82

Costa Rica Costa Rica: George Clinton, a funk legend and close friend of Sly Stone, described him as a musical genius who anticipated the sound of the future. 9

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Murió Sly Stone: el influyente músico de funk y la integración racial

France France: George Clinton described Sly Stone as having the street and church sensibility along with the qualities of Motown. 8

Le Monde: Mort de Sly Stone, légende du funk et figure emblématique de la scène musicale américaine, à l’âge de 82 ans

United States United States: George Clinton makes a cameo during the years of Sly Stone's excesses. 7

CNN: Sly Stone, pioneering funk musician, dead at 82