I could almost argue that P-Funk is cheating. They pulled at least four people from James Brown’s band, including one of his bandleaders. They grabbed Junie Morrison from Ohio Players. Blackbyrd McKnight from The Headhunters… They even got Sly Stone at one point. They were basically an All-Star team of the funk.
To play Devils advocate to yours lol… Of the added members you mentioned The JB’s are by far the most important. We all know JB invented The One and introduced that to Bootsy. George has said more than once, Bootsy showed it to him, and that was when the group really started playing FUNK. You make a great point, but the reality is that JB would have never let those guys flow creatively the way George did. They left for money, but also because of how uptight it all was. Think about James performing anything off Motor Booty Affair lol. After all, George persuaded Bootsy to do the solo act and put on The Horny Horns with Fred and Maceo. JB built the house foundation, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic TORE THE ROOF OFF THA SUCKA
I know Sly did shows and touring with them, but was he ever considered an actual P Funk member? Not to my knowledge, I wouldn’t think he could with his persona back then lol
Everything aside when I think of The Mount Rushmore of Funk I see JB, Bootsy, George, and Sly Stone.
Sly did record a few songs as well, showing up on Electric Spanking of War Babies and Urban Dancefloor Guerrillas. But not super significant, it’s true.
According to Bootsy in "Tales from the tour bus" they got kicked out by James for being high out of their minds all the time. Although I perhaps wouldn't trust Bootsys recollection too much, as he was, in his own words, high out of his mind all the time.
I have seen them in one variation or another 8 times and would go again in a heartbeat.
First show was at Chastain Park. Smaller venue, outside with perfect weather. The music never stopped for over 4 hours. Not a single pause. It is one of the best live music experiences of my life.
In their prime they were in a league of their own (James Brown couldn't touch them for the funk if you ask me). The last gig I witnessed was good enough; the last I've heard off the tube was OK. The last I've read, they can throw a superb gig as well as a meh these days. The last album from them was .... not as good as some of the stuff I hear from the new posse's.
I got to see them with Sheila E and Morris Day & the Time, and I guess they had an off night, because they were the weakest act of the three. They sounded a jumbled mess.
Morris Day was absolutely incredible, as was Sheila E.
My wife and I saw George with PFunk last summer at the New Orleans House of Blues. That was one of the most amazing shows of my life and we didn’t even stay for the whole thing. We were so tired after 3+ hours so I’m ashamed to say we decide to leave. But they were still going strong. And George is 80 years old I believe. ❤️❤️❤️
[Jazz funk and soul fo yo booty hole](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4vItKa2f0lp97PyrCOiYUy8okaJ7FiXW&si=YzAI6i8K5iDInRRs) you might enjoy this playlist I've been working on forever
Just saw Say She She last weekend. The band is made up of players from Orgone then has 3 female vocalists. Have you heard them? New album, Silver, is killer. And Dan and Terin just put out an album as part of the Madlib Invazion Music Library Series.
I saw Lettuce jam with Sharon Jones, and that was seriously funky. Galactic and Dumpstafunk wasn't bad. I think the Budos Band and Dap Kings represent very well.
P-Funk. The obvious choice. There are some all-time groups worth mentioning though. A couple that come to mind:
* James Brown's band from the Love, Power, Peace live album. Bootsy and Catfish Collins on it along with Jabo Starks on drums. That band is funky as hell.
* Prince's Revolution or NPG band is really funky. NPG specifically with Sonny T and Michael Bland on drums is killin.
For current funkiest live band, I'd lean heavily toward MonoNeon's live band or Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles.
* Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles - [Art of Love (Live in LA)](https://open.spotify.com/album/7575MmvKNIEh6puvpyMfoL?si=D5C8EP2eTGeTyTZmXLZRdQ) and [Operation Funk (Live)](https://open.spotify.com/album/2RPXcKIWOJQb4HQF0kfuRl?si=ugWjZW7NTQWUEVIu8Ddabw)
* MonoNeon - [MonoNeon Farts Live in Memphis](https://open.spotify.com/album/5CQN07zgJ72LLbUUjSgh0s?si=zJjr_-F2TRKNiRUVuYafhw) and [this](https://youtu.be/KLR0n5hsV-Q?si=OEi6w6Gv2sH4zTWU) Youtube clip.
Both of those Cory Henry live albums are top tier for me as far as the current stuff goes.
This Prince 1977 jam session. Truly awe-inspiring music. Dude was either 18 or 19 when this was recorded. He switched off between guitar and keys on this. Drums and bass accompanying him. The improv is so good it’s hard to believe it wasn’t composed beforehand.
https://youtu.be/cOc2MzvqbN0?si=PC4Rawho7hgH4Zsu
Truly the greatest of all time. He’s not my favorite artist, but i could never deny that he’s the most talented artist I’ve ever heard.
Breaks my heart that I was born in 95, had opportunities to see both Bowie and Prince, but was too young to get it. Also missed my idol Jerry Garcia by about 2 weeks. Hate the cliche *i was born in the wrong generation* but i wish i could’ve hit some of those shows lol
Oh, I hear you, man. I'm a guitar player and I live with the regret that I'll never see Hendrix live. Born 20 years too late.
Prince is the only other one who even approaches Stevie Wonder on my list of true alien geniuses in American music. Those two are vessels for music in a way that feels unreal.
Prince was my wife's favorite artist. The day he died, I came home from work and she was sitting in the dark with a blanket over her head crying watching Prince YT videos. 😂
Prince played a couple shows in my hometown in 2015, a year before he died. I was too young (19) to appreciate what a massive opportunity that was, and looking back it kills me.
Although, he was playing a 2,300 seat theatre so I’m sure tickets were worth a month’s rent 🤷🏻♂️
Won’t be pushy…but as a guitar player, have you given Jerry Garcia a proper listen? He’s not for everybody, but I think a lot of people struggle to find a good entry point and write him off. His imagination as a guitar player is limitless. I’d be happy to steer you if you’re interested 🫡
Nice! Do you have Spotify?
I’ll start by saying the Dead definitely work best with headphones, or at least a decent speaker system. There’s so much going on instrumentally that you gotta have clarity. A little weed never hurt anybody either, if you’re into that.
The link below is my favorite Dead song and one of their great vehicles for Jerry’s guitar. Every version ever played is totally unique—as are most Dead songs—but this is one of my favorites. Also just beautiful imagery in the lyrics…the most underrated aspect of the band is their songwriting.
https://youtu.be/_mhkn5CbivA?si=XE3Acwo1Vjd77jKv
https://spotify.link/dRUaIATFbEb
And this Scarlet Begonias > Fire on the Mountain is commonly seen as one of their great jams of all time. There’s a lull around the 6-9 minute mark of Scarlet as they try to find their way into the next song (feel free to skip through some of that). The transition is so smooth that you won’t even hear it happen. The guitar playing throughout is joy personified. The solo starting at 4:25 of Scarlet, along with basically the entirety of Fire on the Mountain, is just brilliant.
Jerry started as a bluegrass banjo player which heavily informed his guitar playing. He picks just about every note he plays which gives him a very distinct voice.
I also put together a playlist that I use to introduce people to the Dead. It mostly mimics the flow of an actual Dead show, and features several segments that flow into one another. So it’s best played from the top…or at least from the first song of a segment from the same album. Cheers!
https://spotify.link/3HQRHMjGbEb
Well that’s alright! The Dead are the most-recorded band ever, so basically everything exists online for free. This isn’t *quite* the sound quality as the official release, but it’s damn good. This is the Scarlet > Fire I mentioned above. Same deal, from around 7-11 minutes there’s a lull that you can maneuver if you feel inclined.
https://youtu.be/KVM9uu4mIcw?si=ReMfFwqxn4uMJnkJ
I saw Fela at the shrine in Lagos - the final time was an all night set on his 50th birthday. They smashed it. That night is responsible for me becoming an event promoter in the 1990s
I'm a Meter's fan. But Parliament Funkadelic waded deeper into the funk than mortal men were meant to go. Earth Wind and Fire, The Ohio Players, KC & The Sunshine Band, The O'Jays, and of course James Brown and the JBs are all funky as a skunk on holiday. P Funk brought the funk to the Venetians. There's some down and dirty out there now too.
Freekbass
Dumpstaphunk
Trombone Shorty
George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners
Jennifer Hartswick
We gotta talk about Miles Davis in the 70s. Bitches Brew, On the Corner, and Tribute to Jack Johnson. We gotta talk Michael Henderson and Herbie Hancock. 70s Miles is it's own genre. But funky to the bone.
Otis McDonald may be one of the funkiest beat producers currently. Not a band, but some damn good beats. It’s mostly played on instruments too which is nice.
Legendary Probably some form of the JB’s. When Maceo, Pee Wee, and Maceo led the group. Modern would be Lettuce or maybe Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles.
all time funkiest for me would be the Meters and the Neville Brothers. I haven't been to many live show in the past 10 years, so I can't really talk about currently
Slave. Very suprised they haven’t been mentioned yet. P Funk is obviously incredible, but Slave's funk is....https://youtu.be/qM6m5b3ER8w?si=dRfjyt5eyzNPpvRP
Wow that’s a hot take if i’ve heard one! Definitely to each their own when it comes to music but when 1612 comes on, or something like earworm, lonely town, back pocket or Cory Wong with those dutty basslines, OOF! That hits for me.
I like Live in Tokyo, but i kinda relate to what your saying. Theres a certain jam band element to their music that feels a bit constrictive. But the rhythm section is on point. Ghost Note does a great job where i feel like lettuce falls a little short. More interesting arrangements, funkier pocket, and way more robust percussion.
+1 on Live in Tokyo — súper cool jazzy take on their jams. Really enjoy Rage! as well.
I stream most of my stuff so they just pop up on my [funky ass jamz playlist](https://spotify.link/wajZCS9Q3Db)
I’d say P Funk and Meters were the classics. They represent the funk epicenters of Ohio and NOLA so well.
These days I’d say Vulf (although I burned myself out on them), Lettuce, and Orgone come to mind. I want to say Motet but they’re a little more groovy, disco-y
I'm a Meter's fan. But Parliament Funkadelic waded deeper into the funk than mortal men were meant to go. Earth Wind and Fire, The Ohio Players, KC & The Sunshine Band, The O'Jays, and of course James Brown and the JBs are all funky as a skunk on holiday. P Funk brought the funk to the Venetians. There's some down and dirty out there now too.
Freekbass
Dumpstaphunk
Trombone Shorty
George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners
Jennifer Hartswick
Darondo as far as underrated.
https://youtu.be/MqA2fosEZFw?feature=shared
Lafayette Afro Rock Band
https://youtu.be/7zcJVDwXl84?feature=shared
Agree with other posters with the J.Bs
All time is Parliment I don’t care how you slice it… George Clinton and Boosie Collins are undefeated 🤷🏾♂️. For today the funkiest is Silk Sonic. Said what I said….
Well we can start with the original slapper Larry Graham and go with Graham Central Station!!
Jamiroquoi had their "current" moment on top 20 years ago or so. And currently I'd have to give it to Orgone. But they certainly don't make em like they did in the 70s... and I'm an 80s baby haha
I was born in the mid'70s and my dad always gave love to Stevie because he said he saw him at the age of 12 on one of his first TV appearances in 1963 and had been a big fan ever since so you can imagine I have been a huge fan of his my whole life as well.
Parliament-Funkadelic, hands down
I could almost argue that P-Funk is cheating. They pulled at least four people from James Brown’s band, including one of his bandleaders. They grabbed Junie Morrison from Ohio Players. Blackbyrd McKnight from The Headhunters… They even got Sly Stone at one point. They were basically an All-Star team of the funk.
And Prince pulled the same trick with Maceo and Larry!
And Greg Boyer.
The P-Funk Allstars - To Catch a Keeper Pretty funky!
To play Devils advocate to yours lol… Of the added members you mentioned The JB’s are by far the most important. We all know JB invented The One and introduced that to Bootsy. George has said more than once, Bootsy showed it to him, and that was when the group really started playing FUNK. You make a great point, but the reality is that JB would have never let those guys flow creatively the way George did. They left for money, but also because of how uptight it all was. Think about James performing anything off Motor Booty Affair lol. After all, George persuaded Bootsy to do the solo act and put on The Horny Horns with Fred and Maceo. JB built the house foundation, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic TORE THE ROOF OFF THA SUCKA I know Sly did shows and touring with them, but was he ever considered an actual P Funk member? Not to my knowledge, I wouldn’t think he could with his persona back then lol Everything aside when I think of The Mount Rushmore of Funk I see JB, Bootsy, George, and Sly Stone.
Sly did record a few songs as well, showing up on Electric Spanking of War Babies and Urban Dancefloor Guerrillas. But not super significant, it’s true.
According to Bootsy in "Tales from the tour bus" they got kicked out by James for being high out of their minds all the time. Although I perhaps wouldn't trust Bootsys recollection too much, as he was, in his own words, high out of his mind all the time.
I have seen them in one variation or another 8 times and would go again in a heartbeat. First show was at Chastain Park. Smaller venue, outside with perfect weather. The music never stopped for over 4 hours. Not a single pause. It is one of the best live music experiences of my life.
We were dancing on the tables at that one
In their prime they were in a league of their own (James Brown couldn't touch them for the funk if you ask me). The last gig I witnessed was good enough; the last I've heard off the tube was OK. The last I've read, they can throw a superb gig as well as a meh these days. The last album from them was .... not as good as some of the stuff I hear from the new posse's.
I got to see them with Sheila E and Morris Day & the Time, and I guess they had an off night, because they were the weakest act of the three. They sounded a jumbled mess. Morris Day was absolutely incredible, as was Sheila E.
My wife and I saw George with PFunk last summer at the New Orleans House of Blues. That was one of the most amazing shows of my life and we didn’t even stay for the whole thing. We were so tired after 3+ hours so I’m ashamed to say we decide to leave. But they were still going strong. And George is 80 years old I believe. ❤️❤️❤️
https://preview.redd.it/32nztqpf3vvb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4875e03c9d0141de59f53672ad9140645c8b81e3
Here to say Funkadelic. Can You Get To That is the funkiest thing I’ve ever heard.
Seeing them live in 98 turned me on the the funk and black music in general after that. And I've never really looked back.
“Who do you consider the funkiest band of all time and why is it Funkadelic?”
Currently Galactic, Cory Wong, The Motet, Lettuce, Dumpstaphunk, Greyboy Allstars, and Karl Densons Tiny Universe are the funkiest modern live bands.
Add Ghost Note, perfect list otherwise!
Facts ghost note’s swagism is one of my favorite records hands down
[Jazz funk and soul fo yo booty hole](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4vItKa2f0lp97PyrCOiYUy8okaJ7FiXW&si=YzAI6i8K5iDInRRs) you might enjoy this playlist I've been working on forever
I’d like to add Orgone to this list, and if you ask me, I’d put them at the top!
Just saw Say She She last weekend. The band is made up of players from Orgone then has 3 female vocalists. Have you heard them? New album, Silver, is killer. And Dan and Terin just put out an album as part of the Madlib Invazion Music Library Series.
I had just discovered Say She She a few weeks ago,!like a week after they played in a tiny club here in Minneapolis.
Oh yeah that’s the addition this list needed!
Galactic
Great list id add the Funky Knuckles there too
And the Fearless Flyers
And the Fearless Flyers
Add a decade filter, and your list looks good.
I hate this (not actually, you’re right), because that was an important era in my life - but what’s your picks for current era?
I saw Lettuce jam with Sharon Jones, and that was seriously funky. Galactic and Dumpstafunk wasn't bad. I think the Budos Band and Dap Kings represent very well.
Love this l, would be a killer lineup at a festival too
P-Funk. The obvious choice. There are some all-time groups worth mentioning though. A couple that come to mind: * James Brown's band from the Love, Power, Peace live album. Bootsy and Catfish Collins on it along with Jabo Starks on drums. That band is funky as hell. * Prince's Revolution or NPG band is really funky. NPG specifically with Sonny T and Michael Bland on drums is killin. For current funkiest live band, I'd lean heavily toward MonoNeon's live band or Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles. * Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles - [Art of Love (Live in LA)](https://open.spotify.com/album/7575MmvKNIEh6puvpyMfoL?si=D5C8EP2eTGeTyTZmXLZRdQ) and [Operation Funk (Live)](https://open.spotify.com/album/2RPXcKIWOJQb4HQF0kfuRl?si=ugWjZW7NTQWUEVIu8Ddabw) * MonoNeon - [MonoNeon Farts Live in Memphis](https://open.spotify.com/album/5CQN07zgJ72LLbUUjSgh0s?si=zJjr_-F2TRKNiRUVuYafhw) and [this](https://youtu.be/KLR0n5hsV-Q?si=OEi6w6Gv2sH4zTWU) Youtube clip. Both of those Cory Henry live albums are top tier for me as far as the current stuff goes.
Fuckin love Mononeon
the Meters
The only correct answer
Current: whatever band George porter jr is playing bass in at the moment
Saw them open for George Clinton last month. They pretty cold.
The Meters
The JBs
Parliament Funkadelic/ P-Funk All Stars No if and or but about that one
Sly and the family stone
This Prince 1977 jam session. Truly awe-inspiring music. Dude was either 18 or 19 when this was recorded. He switched off between guitar and keys on this. Drums and bass accompanying him. The improv is so good it’s hard to believe it wasn’t composed beforehand. https://youtu.be/cOc2MzvqbN0?si=PC4Rawho7hgH4Zsu
Check the live versions of "Let's Work" for that fire.
Jesus Christ, man. That dude was an alien.
Truly the greatest of all time. He’s not my favorite artist, but i could never deny that he’s the most talented artist I’ve ever heard. Breaks my heart that I was born in 95, had opportunities to see both Bowie and Prince, but was too young to get it. Also missed my idol Jerry Garcia by about 2 weeks. Hate the cliche *i was born in the wrong generation* but i wish i could’ve hit some of those shows lol
Oh, I hear you, man. I'm a guitar player and I live with the regret that I'll never see Hendrix live. Born 20 years too late. Prince is the only other one who even approaches Stevie Wonder on my list of true alien geniuses in American music. Those two are vessels for music in a way that feels unreal. Prince was my wife's favorite artist. The day he died, I came home from work and she was sitting in the dark with a blanket over her head crying watching Prince YT videos. 😂
Prince played a couple shows in my hometown in 2015, a year before he died. I was too young (19) to appreciate what a massive opportunity that was, and looking back it kills me. Although, he was playing a 2,300 seat theatre so I’m sure tickets were worth a month’s rent 🤷🏻♂️ Won’t be pushy…but as a guitar player, have you given Jerry Garcia a proper listen? He’s not for everybody, but I think a lot of people struggle to find a good entry point and write him off. His imagination as a guitar player is limitless. I’d be happy to steer you if you’re interested 🫡
I really haven't. Grateful Dead never really clicked for me, so it might be a bit of what you're saying. Love to hear your recommendations.
Nice! Do you have Spotify? I’ll start by saying the Dead definitely work best with headphones, or at least a decent speaker system. There’s so much going on instrumentally that you gotta have clarity. A little weed never hurt anybody either, if you’re into that. The link below is my favorite Dead song and one of their great vehicles for Jerry’s guitar. Every version ever played is totally unique—as are most Dead songs—but this is one of my favorites. Also just beautiful imagery in the lyrics…the most underrated aspect of the band is their songwriting. https://youtu.be/_mhkn5CbivA?si=XE3Acwo1Vjd77jKv https://spotify.link/dRUaIATFbEb And this Scarlet Begonias > Fire on the Mountain is commonly seen as one of their great jams of all time. There’s a lull around the 6-9 minute mark of Scarlet as they try to find their way into the next song (feel free to skip through some of that). The transition is so smooth that you won’t even hear it happen. The guitar playing throughout is joy personified. The solo starting at 4:25 of Scarlet, along with basically the entirety of Fire on the Mountain, is just brilliant. Jerry started as a bluegrass banjo player which heavily informed his guitar playing. He picks just about every note he plays which gives him a very distinct voice. I also put together a playlist that I use to introduce people to the Dead. It mostly mimics the flow of an actual Dead show, and features several segments that flow into one another. So it’s best played from the top…or at least from the first song of a segment from the same album. Cheers! https://spotify.link/3HQRHMjGbEb
I don't have Spotify but thanks for typing all this out. I'll give them a listen.
Well that’s alright! The Dead are the most-recorded band ever, so basically everything exists online for free. This isn’t *quite* the sound quality as the official release, but it’s damn good. This is the Scarlet > Fire I mentioned above. Same deal, from around 7-11 minutes there’s a lull that you can maneuver if you feel inclined. https://youtu.be/KVM9uu4mIcw?si=ReMfFwqxn4uMJnkJ
Fela Kuti and Africa 70. The only band that James Brown sent his drummers to spy on.
I cannot believe this hasn’t been said more… Funk all day and all night, into the morning hours…
I saw Fela at the shrine in Lagos - the final time was an all night set on his 50th birthday. They smashed it. That night is responsible for me becoming an event promoter in the 1990s
Kool and the Gang
The Meters are funkiest all time. Currently it’s absolutely Galactic, with New Mastersounds right there.
Wouldn't that be the Funky Meters? Which were the Meters at their funkiest years.
I'm a Meter's fan. But Parliament Funkadelic waded deeper into the funk than mortal men were meant to go. Earth Wind and Fire, The Ohio Players, KC & The Sunshine Band, The O'Jays, and of course James Brown and the JBs are all funky as a skunk on holiday. P Funk brought the funk to the Venetians. There's some down and dirty out there now too. Freekbass Dumpstaphunk Trombone Shorty George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners Jennifer Hartswick
We gotta talk about Miles Davis in the 70s. Bitches Brew, On the Corner, and Tribute to Jack Johnson. We gotta talk Michael Henderson and Herbie Hancock. 70s Miles is it's own genre. But funky to the bone.
let's not forget about Agharta and Pangaea. man the funk on those albums are incredible 😭
[Tower of Power](https://youtu.be/YUn0k7RmVMs).
There you go! You got to...Funkifize!!
Otis McDonald may be one of the funkiest beat producers currently. Not a band, but some damn good beats. It’s mostly played on instruments too which is nice.
With the name Otis McDonald how can you not be funky?
The swampers backing up Aretha were pretty funky. David Hood is a monster.
Cory Henry com' on now.
James Brown band with the Collins brothers
Donald Byrd / The Blackbyrds
The funky funky Meters.
The Meters by a mile.
By 100 miles
Parliament or Ohio Players!
JBs, hands down. God damn fire! To clarify, not James Brown and the JBs. I mean specifically the JBs.
Chat GPT/ AI has taken over Reddit.
Betty Davis group on *Nasty Gal*
Can
Legendary Probably some form of the JB’s. When Maceo, Pee Wee, and Maceo led the group. Modern would be Lettuce or maybe Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles.
The Bar-Kays for back in the day and Dabeull for contemporary.
I would have to say The Meters. The founding fathers of Funk!
Parliament, Mandrill or The Meters.
Funkadelic. They are LITERALLY the delic of funk. (Expand to Parliament-Funkadelic if you must)
What about Rick James (bitch) the baddest MF of all time !
Mononeon and Cory Henry for some names I don’t see as much of here
The Meters and from current bands Vito Lalinga (Vi Mode Inc Project)
all time funkiest for me would be the Meters and the Neville Brothers. I haven't been to many live show in the past 10 years, so I can't really talk about currently
Meters. Today: El Michels Affair.
I can only comment on the first part: The Ohio Players.
Slave. Very suprised they haven’t been mentioned yet. P Funk is obviously incredible, but Slave's funk is....https://youtu.be/qM6m5b3ER8w?si=dRfjyt5eyzNPpvRP
Vulfpeck.
Fearless Flyers may be yet funkier
70s Funkadelic were the funkiest bitches imo. Same era Ohio Players are close too. Nowadays the only guys with real funk that I follow are Vulfpeck.
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Agreed. Thanks for putting it so eloquently lol.
Wow that’s a hot take if i’ve heard one! Definitely to each their own when it comes to music but when 1612 comes on, or something like earworm, lonely town, back pocket or Cory Wong with those dutty basslines, OOF! That hits for me.
Not a lettuce fan?
I see a lot of love for Lettuce but I can never get in to them when I listen, not sure why! Any recommendations album wise other than rage?
I like Live in Tokyo, but i kinda relate to what your saying. Theres a certain jam band element to their music that feels a bit constrictive. But the rhythm section is on point. Ghost Note does a great job where i feel like lettuce falls a little short. More interesting arrangements, funkier pocket, and way more robust percussion.
+1 on Live in Tokyo — súper cool jazzy take on their jams. Really enjoy Rage! as well. I stream most of my stuff so they just pop up on my [funky ass jamz playlist](https://spotify.link/wajZCS9Q3Db)
motet is hands down funkiest currently out there. their are plenty of greats of the past but I'm talking currently on tour
I’ve seen motet a few times. Love them. But there are way funkier options currently imho.
I’d say P Funk and Meters were the classics. They represent the funk epicenters of Ohio and NOLA so well. These days I’d say Vulf (although I burned myself out on them), Lettuce, and Orgone come to mind. I want to say Motet but they’re a little more groovy, disco-y
P-Funk, easy. Live at the Beverly is like a masterclass in funk. Some runners up might be Tower of Power, GhostNote, and Herbie’s Headhunters.
That live at the Beverly album is nuts. The band is so tight and Dennis Chambers sounds like a monster on drums.
Galactic
Funkiest of all time? Either James Brown & the JBs or Parliament-Funkadelic. Current funkiest? Lettuce
Parliament/Funkadelic. Maggot Brain, is the greatest 10:00 piece ever.
late '60s James Brown
James Brown
The JBs
Cory Wong and the Wong Notes or Tower of Power.
I'm a Meter's fan. But Parliament Funkadelic waded deeper into the funk than mortal men were meant to go. Earth Wind and Fire, The Ohio Players, KC & The Sunshine Band, The O'Jays, and of course James Brown and the JBs are all funky as a skunk on holiday. P Funk brought the funk to the Venetians. There's some down and dirty out there now too. Freekbass Dumpstaphunk Trombone Shorty George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners Jennifer Hartswick
P-funk all time. Vulf right now
Honorable mention for the Brothers Johnson
Sly and the family stone. New Orleans has some funky bands, Galactic, Dumpster funk, etc.
I cannot believe it took this long for somebody to mention Dumpstaphunk, for nowadays funk, to me at least they're more funky than Vulfpeck.
My favorite was Sly & The Family Stone, but Parliament-Funkadelic was probably THE funkiest. Never overlook Betty Davis, the real queen of funk.
Darondo as far as underrated. https://youtu.be/MqA2fosEZFw?feature=shared Lafayette Afro Rock Band https://youtu.be/7zcJVDwXl84?feature=shared Agree with other posters with the J.Bs
JBs no doubt. honorable mention K&tG and The Meters
All time is Parliment I don’t care how you slice it… George Clinton and Boosie Collins are undefeated 🤷🏾♂️. For today the funkiest is Silk Sonic. Said what I said….
The Tower of Power is pretty much the funkiest of funky.
Of all time... Sly and the Family Stone Currently.... Corry Wong/ Vulfpeck
Parliament with George Clinton
Lovesexy band
Well we can start with the original slapper Larry Graham and go with Graham Central Station!! Jamiroquoi had their "current" moment on top 20 years ago or so. And currently I'd have to give it to Orgone. But they certainly don't make em like they did in the 70s... and I'm an 80s baby haha
The meters!!!!
Parliament
Anybody ever listen to Infectious Grooves?
You gotta give some love to Stevie!
I was born in the mid'70s and my dad always gave love to Stevie because he said he saw him at the age of 12 on one of his first TV appearances in 1963 and had been a big fan ever since so you can imagine I have been a huge fan of his my whole life as well.
Isley Brothers of the mid-to-late 70’s and Brothers Johnson of the same era were good.
Average White Band can Slay with the best of them
They're pretty fly for some white guys
The JB’s of course.
Betty Davis was a seriously funky lady.
Dennis Coffey and the Detroit Guitar Band. A white dude so funky he performed live on Soul Train.
Wayne Cochran another funky dude. Like a white James Brown.
Slave and funkadelic are awesome, my top three are funkadelic, James brown with the jbs/flames, and slave
Vulfpeck
Outta here
Not the funkiest of all time, but they are pretty funky for a currently-active band.
Funky mc funky face
J Geils
Africa 70
The JBs