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‘I’m Just Getting Started’: George Clinton, leader of Parliament-Funkadelic, returns home to Newark

George Clinton (right) performs for students and faculty at Avon Elementary School in Newark, NJ. Clinton was honored at ceremonies in Newark and Plainfield on Thursday before taking the stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Friday night. Photo by Christian Richey

The Godfather of Funk was honored at ceremonies in Newark and Plainfield before taking the stage with his seminal funk outfit Friday night. He was joined by special…

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George Clinton, the Godfather of Funk, talks about returning home to Newark

We chatted via Zoom with George Clinton, founder of Parliament-Funkadelic, who is set to return home to Newark, NJ on March 18 at NJPAC. He’ll be joined by special guests Questlove, Vernon Reid, and Nona Hendryx. The day before, Avon Elementary in Newark and Passaic St. in Plainfield will be named in Clinton’s honor.

It’s been a milestone year for George Clinton. In 2021, the Godfather of Funk celebrated his 80th birthday and 50 years since the release of Funkadelic’s seminal masterpiece,…

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