But the Parliament-Funkadelic empire became a phenomenon ... Their live shows were legendary big-budget sci-fi spectacles, with the band summoning the descent of the 60-foot Mothership.

ForbesBootsy Collins On Music Education, Music Will And Modern Band Summit KeynoteBy Jim Ryan Parliament’s iconic “Flash Light” followed, with funky synths beginning to percolate following ...

But by 78, the Funkadelic part of leader George Clinton’s P-Funk mothership had travelled from being an acid-drenched funk-rock ensemble to something resembling Parliament, their hit-generating ...