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1. George Clinton
Air date: Nov 2, 2018
A cornerstone figure in funk music, George Clinton goes from singing a cappella in a barbershop to chasing Motown glory in Detroit with his band, the Parliaments, and forges a lasting sound that goes on to fuel the new genre of hip-hop.
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2. Rick James Pt.1
Air date: Nov 9, 2018
With a penchant for pyrotechnics, glitter, custom boots and marijuana, self-proclaimed "King of Punk Funk" Rick James' quest to become a black rock star reaches its apex when a throwaway song, "Super Freak," tops the charts.
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3. Rick James Pt. 2
Air date: Nov 16, 2018
Funk star Rick James rides high on top of the music world in the mid-'80s, but between his rivalry with Prince, crusade against MTV and run-ins with the law, he falls further under the influence of cocaine.
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4. Bootsy Collins
Air date: Nov 23, 2018
Bassist Bootsy Collins goes from rocking out in Ohio to working with James Brown, who teaches him "The One" funk basics; after meeting George Clinton, Bootsy creates his larger-than-life persona and becomes the backbone of the P-Funk empire.
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5. James Brown
Air date: Nov 30, 2018
With his infectious voice and unbelievable dance moves, James Brown earns a reputation as the hardest-working man in show business; Brown reaches new heights within the black community in the tumultuous 1960s and catches the attention of the FBI.
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6. James Brown
Air date: Dec 7, 2018
At the height of his fame, James Brown reigned supreme as the king of funk; by the 1980s, the work ethic that propelled him to superstardom began to take its toll.
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7. Morris Day and The Time
Air date: Dec 14, 2018
Though Morris Day and The Time skyrocketed to the top, resentment festered and the rivalry between the band reached a breaking point; a reunion show years later allowed Day and Prince to make peace before the latter's untimely death.
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8. Betty Davis
Air date: Dec 21, 2018
Betty Davis' uninhibited sexuality, marked by a raunchy stage presence and suggestive lyrics, made her brand of funk unforgettable, but she disappeared from music after being boycotted by religious groups, black political leaders and the NAACP.
Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus (2018)
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Captivating true tales told by the musical performers who lived through the madness that accompanied their rise to the top of their industry.The documentary style presentation makes you feel like you are close friends with each of the storytellers. They give first hand accounts that reveal that no matter which genre of music and irregardless of talent, social status, race or star power the explosive world that accompanies these artists as they attempt to survive a world of endless drugs, sex and alcohol.
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My favorite show on TV right now. A perfect balance of music history and comedy done in animation.
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Thank you Mike Judge for doing this!! This series is an amazing gift to music heads.
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