One Nation P-Funk Page: FAQ

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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
about this page or the band.

Why isn't One Nation updated?
I ended my webmistress duties around early 1999 and the page remains online to continue to assist P-Funk fans as well as to act as a memorial for the late Roger Troutman of Zapp. The page contains tons of great information that I think many people will continue to enjoy, even though it hasn't been updated lately and probably won't be updated anymore.

Past Questions

Is the One Nation P-Funk Page official?
It is not an official page in that I am paid by anyone to do it, because I'm not and don't wish to be. This page is a labor of love by the webmaster, editor, and the many funkateers who contribute to it. However, I do call it the "Quasi-Official" page because any info, tour dates, contests, etc. that are publicized on this page are indeed official--meaning they come from or have been authorized by the actual artists, management, or representatives themselves.

Also, this is a page about Parliament-Funkadelic, so there could never be an official page since Parliament-Funkadelic, in all actuality, ended in the early 80s. I hope to give a voice to and represent all members of Parliament-Funkadelic, past and present, through this website. Here you will find info about *everybody*, from George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars, to Bootsy, to the Brides, to all the guitarists, vocalists, keyboardists, horn players, you name it. It's all One Nation. Quasi-official in every sense.

New development: One Nation was chosen along with 3 other sites as an "official Mothership link" from George Clinton's www.drfunkenstein.com (now defunct). With the endorsement, we get to bear the official GC web logo which lets y'all know that you're getting the real deal. Thanks for the honor!

Why isn't there a discography on the One Nation P-Funk Page?
There's already an excellent one at the Motherpage. You'll find a discography, TV appearances, session work, album covers, all that over there.

Where can I get tour dates?
Right here on the One Nation P-Funk Page at the Take it to the Stage section.

Is there a fan club or official newsletter I can write to?
No. The resources that are on the web are all that are available for funkateers right now. Also visit George Clinton's official site at www.georgeclinton.com.

What's the difference between the two different mailing lists that the One Nation P-Funk Page manages?
The P-Funk Mailing List is just a simple listserve-style mailing list for fans to interactively discuss the best band in the land. The other list is actually just a newsletter ("Nation Notes") which is sent out to detail different things going on with the webpage and late-breaking news. It functions as a sort of online fan club. Anyone who joins the Uncle Jam's Army Online/One Nation Funkateer Network Database is automatically subscribed to recieve that newsletter. (Update: the Uncle Jam's Army Online and the "Nation Notes" letter are defunct.)

How can I write to George and the band?
You can send your letters to George and the band in care of Gina Hall.

How do I set up an interview with George or book the band for a concert?
All publicity inquiries can be sent to the band's publicist Marcy G. at marcygpfnk@aol.com. For booking requests and info, if you write Gina Hall at ginahall@atomicdawg.com, she would be happy to forward your message to George's manager.

Melissa, do you work for the band? How did you start and maintain this website?
I'm just an avid fan and collector who felt it necessary to have a quality P-Funk website that compared to other artist's fan sites. The webspace is a gift from fellow New Orleans funkateer Dave Cash. He taught me HTML and all kinds of computer-related things. I couldn't have done the page without him, especially since I don't make any money from the site (and don't want to). However, as you know, webspace isn't free. You can help support this site by shopping on either the Cosmic Shop or Hollywood Squares sections. Also, I don't work for the band, but sometimes I feel like I do.

I wanna buy P-Funk t-shirts! When?
I had been working hard (really) to get some official P-Funk t-shirts up on the site to sell. It didn't work, and hopefully someone can take over this task. In the meantime, official merchandise is sold at all concerts for all P-Funk groups that are still touring.

How can I get a backstage pass?
We at this page have no control of any passes for anybody. However, based on my experience, it seems that the passes are reserved for the band, staff, press, family, and close friends, and sometimes, new friends.

When are you gonna put some new stuff on the page? I'm tired of looking at that crap that's already there!
Aaah, I love these kinds of letters. :-D Well, I never intended this to be the Melissa (or whoever's in charge) feature page, but a page where all funkateers could participate and contribute. I haven't really gotten the overwhelming response of people writing concert reviews and sending pictures that a page like this needs. So until the participation gets stepped up a few notches, like, 100 percent, then what you see is what you're gonna get. Actually, I do always update the page every single day, whether it's with tour dates or news or to just make things easier for people to read.

But to all of you who have contributed in some way to the page, you can't know how much I appreciate it! And to those who are tired of what's on the page right now, you are encouraged to contribute something new to the page, just be patient, or make your own P-Funk page. :-)

The Band

Isn't Bootsy with P-Funk?
Well, yes and no. While Bootsy is definitely a part of the large Parliament-Funkadelic family (including artists like the Brides of Funkenstein and Sweat Band), the last time he was an official member of either Parliament or Funkadelic was in the early 70s. He toured with Funkadelic around 1972 and recorded on that year's America Eats Its Young, though he's made appearances on Parliament and Funkadelic albums ever since. He has also toured with the P-Funk All-Stars for stints in the 80s and 90s. However, Bootsy has his own thing called Bootsy's Rubber Band (part of the P-Funk family). Whenever he made an appearance with P-Funk from 1975 and on, it was with the Rubber Band.

What's the band been doing these days?
George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars have been touring incessantly since the late 1980s. They've had a number of major label releases (and some minor label releases too), but none have done well commercially. That's alright, though. P-Funk has been blessed to have some of the most loyal fans anywhere, including new younger fans which learned about P-Funk through rap music samples, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lollapalooza, and the film "PCU" in which the band appeared. Also, P-Funk inherited many of the Grateful Dead's fans upon the death of Jerry Garcia. P-Funk has recently been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and has finally had a book written about them.

Where's the Mothership? Will it be in my town at the next P-Funk show?
If you did not see the return of the Mothership at various shows in 1996 and 1997, then you missed out. The Mothership prop has gone to that big parking lot in the sky. Prior to that, fans could see the Mothership at Parliament-Funkadelic live shows from roughly 1976-1979. The band brought a smaller version of the Mothership out on the road again, beginning with a special "Mothership Reconnection" show on July 4th, 1996 in New York City's Central Park, before retiring it, probably for the last time.

Which members of the All-Stars have been there the longest?
Well, of course, George Clinton has been there since the beginning. Next comes Garry Shider, Frankie Kash Waddy and Boogie Mosson who have been around since the early 70s. And Mike Hampton has been around since 1974. Clip, Lige Curry, Blackbyrd, Greg Thomas, and Bennie Cowan have been in the band since the late 70s. So there are quite a few "original" members left.