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Clinton on Satellite Radio July 25, 2002
LEGENDARY FUNKMASTER GEORGE CLINTON JOINS SIRIUS Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to Contribute Across the Sirius Music Line-Up NEW YORK, July 25 - Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI), the premier satellite radio broadcaster, and George Clinton, the visionary pioneer and architect of funk, have joined forces to bring the artist's musical expertise and unique energy to Sirius listeners coast-to-coast. As the newest member of the Sirius Sounding Board, Clinton will now be heard across a variety of the company's 100 percent commercial free music channels. One of the original pioneers of funk, George "Dr. Funkenstein" Clinton masterminded such renowned groups as Parliament, Funkadelic, and the P-Funk Allstars, giving birth to the sound known around the world as "funk:" a melting pot of rhythm & blues, jazz, gospel, and psychedelic rock, prefiguring everything from rap and hip-hop to techno and alternative. Praised for his creative strides and enthralling live performances, Clinton has more than 40 R&B hits, including three chart toppers and three platinum albums to his credit. In 1997, George Clinton's contribution to the musical landscape was honored with an induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As part of Clinton's relationship with Sirius, he will join the new Sirius Sounding Board, sharing his musical knowledge, spanning a myriad of genres, with Sirius listeners. As a member of the Sirius Sounding Board, Clinton will provide insights into his work from hip-hop to rock with top recording artists like Tommy Lee, Macy Gray, Snoop Dog, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dr. Dre, Prince, Redman and Outkast. Sirius Sounding Board The Sirius Sounding Board is a constellation of contributing musicians and performers who lend their time, talent and expertise to ensure Sirius listeners receive unparalleled music selection, and unique insights and perspectives into music and musicians. As part of the Sirius Sounding Board, these artists collaborate with Sirius on special features and vignettes, sharing their experiences, perspectives and insights. They are also regular hosts on Sirius channels. The Sirius Sounding Board includes: Artist Featured On Channel George Clinton The Express Ch. 44 The Galaxy Ch. 10 test | |
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nice...
too bad i don't now (nor will i ever most likely) have satellite radio... Mr. Ellis Dee-licious, the Official NPGigolo
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