2024 ΩΨΦ Lifetime Achievement Award - George Clinton
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ธ.ค. 2024
- On behalf of Grand Basileus (International President) Ricky L. Lewis and the Supreme Council (Board of Directors) of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Brother Mark Stevens presented the 2024 Omega Psi Phi Lifetime Achievement Award to Brother George Clinton on Dec. 14, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Brother George Clinton is a pioneering musician, songwriter, and producer best known for shaping the funk genre through his work with Parliament and Funkadelic. Born on Tuesday, July 22, 1941, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Brother Clinton's career spans over six decades. His unique style revolutionized music with his exceptional blend of grooves, experimental sounds, and larger-than-life persona. His groundbreaking contributions to funk, rock, R&B, and hip-hop earned him induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. His work also led him being presented with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.
Brother Clinton began his career in the 1950s as a doo-wop singer with The Parliaments, which later became the influential Parliament-Funkadelic collective. This group merged funk, rock, and soul, and psychedelia into a distinctive sound, producing hits like "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)" and "One Nation Under a Groove." These and other songs helped define the funk genre and introduced a culture of radical musical expression. It is noteworthy that Atomic Dog has been the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's unofficial anthem for countless years and has earned him adoring fans around the world and acclaim from members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Beyond his musical achievements, Brother Clinton is recognized as a symbol of artistic freedom and empowerment. His creativity has influenced generations of musical artists, from Prince to Kendrick Lamar. He has also dedicated much of his life to community service, with a focus on supporting youth programs, music education, and artistic expression. Brother Clinton is a strong advocate for empowering underserved young people, encouraging them to pursue their creative passions and firmly believe in their potential to make a difference.
Brother Clinton's philanthropic work includes partnerships with various nonprofit organizations that promote self-expression, creativity, and cultural enrichment. His involvement in music education programs has provided young people with access to instruments, mentorship, performance opportunities, and related resources. Additionally, he hesitantly yet courageously advocates for racial equality and social justice, supporting community-driven solutions to poverty and inequality.
Brother Clinton's commitment to community service reflects his belief that music has the power to heal, unify, and inspire. His legacy extends beyond music, as he continues to tour, record, and champion creative freedom and community upliftment.
Brother George Clinton was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated on July 24, 2020, along with Line Brothers; DL Hughley, Anthony Anderson, and Ted Ginn, Sr., as the PANDEMIQ 4
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I inspire to be apart of Omega Psi Phi and share in its rich history and amazing legacy. I didn’t go to college because I went into the Army by judges order and did 14 years, got out on an injury received overseas. I attend an online university and of course it has no chapter. I will keep seeking and conducting business until that day comes Most High Willing. Ohh and I am also a 2024 Recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Congrat Mr. George Clinton and all the recipients of this prestigious honor. Keep working amongst the coals because that’s where diamonds are created. Travel light
Great stories right here… congratulations Bro. George Clinton RQQ
Congratulations Mr. George Clinton! Straight out of Kannapolis NC with ties to Plainfield NJ. The Black Carolinas Diaspora has made America better for all human mankind! Proud of his numerous accomplishments!
I hear people talking UNDERATTED, not receiving their props all the time. Im hear to say, GOD gives all their due the min your born into this world. If u waitin for some human to give you credit, you be dead & gone! Our award is from the heavens, what you do with that gift is your award to GOD..... Great job, Dr. Funkenstein!
I'm here listening Blessings 🙏
Congratulations 🎉🎉
RQQ. Long live Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. the best frat ever.
I really admire his band. When will they finally receive the recognition they deserve?
THE MOTHERSHIP IS WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT...
Congrats George Clinton. #OneNationUnderAGroove
I briefly met him on the campus of Howard University, in 1982, when he came on campus for that show he mentioned.When I met him I said Bootsey we want bootsey. He laughed.
He had been snubbed for years… finally getting his props
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Watching Q,s step to Atomic dog is fun
LISTEN ALL YOU FUNKATEERS THE MOTHERSHIP FUNGUS IS AMONG US..
George Clinton is the walking museum
I'm just saying though:
Everybody mostly always talking about the drugs this and that when you bring up G.C. and The P in general...but on this dude's worst day, coming in off the street tweaking his way into a studio and somehow Atomic Dog happens🤔
I had both parents, a bunch of relatives, and randoms around the hood on that shit growing up in the 80's and 90's and it always meant "lock your doors" "watch your back" "I've been robbed" "I came home and my TV etc was gone" "ehh eh I got this Nintendo man, give me something give me something..I'll let you have it for 20$, brand new in a box brand new in a box" or somebody blew good opportunities away.
People really think and credit drugs for a Band who mopped the floor with EVERYBODY🙄
The Music, The Art & Literature/Vinyl album contents, 40+ CLASSIC ALBUMS including 12 Funkadelics-10 Parliaments-6 Bootsys-5 between The Brides and Parlet-2 Fred Wesley's-2 Fuzzy Haskins-1 Bernie Worrell-1 Eddie Hazel-1 Philippe Wynne-Zapp 1-and technically also The Many Facets Of Roger all from 1970 through to 1981 ALL should be studied in any institution of Higher Learning.
I'm just saying...
Is that Cee low?
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