🎸 Funky Friday Ep. 17 – Guitar Gods of Funk
- Noah McDonough
- May 29
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 16
📅 May 29, 2025 | ⏱️ 3 min read
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🔥 Episode Theme
This week’s episode of Funky Friday will be a shred-tastic tribute to the Guitar Gods of Funk—those legendary six-string wizards whose riffs, rhythms, and razor-sharp tone helped define the genre. Funk may be built on the groove, but these guitarists brought the fire.
We plan to pack the full 60-minute KDOG show with songs that bite, bend, and burn, highlighting icons and unsung heroes who made the guitar a weapon of mass funkiness.
🎧 Featured Guitar Legends
Here are the axe-slingers who will bring the thunder in Episode 17:
Jimi Hendrix – A sonic innovator whose fusion of funk, rock, and psychedelia created timeless tracks like “Power of Soul.”
Leo Nocentelli (The Meters) – The understated groove king, known for tight, clean funk lines.
Rob Mathes – Studio master who sneaks funk into everything he touches.
Eddie Hazel (Parliament-Funkadelic) – Unleashed the emotional force of funk guitar on “Maggot Brain.”
Johnny “Guitar” Watson – The swagger, the showmanship, and the licks.
Ernie Isley (The Isley Brothers) – Mixed Hendrix influence with family soul.
Michael Hampton – “Kid Funkadelic” tore it up for P-Funk with precision and fire.
Prince – The purple one himself, always funky, always fierce.
Nile Rodgers (Chic) – The king of the chucking rhythm guitar style that fueled a thousand hits.
George Johnson (The Brothers Johnson) – Laid-back funk excellence.
🎙️ Why We Chose This Theme
The guitar often plays second fiddle in funk behind bass and drums—but not this time. This episode is a chance to flip the spotlight and show that funk guitar isn’t just rhythm—it’s rebellion, soul, and lightning in a bottle.
Each of these players carved out a unique voice, and their influence spans generations. Whether it’s the raw distortion of Hendrix or Nile Rodgers' pristine syncopation, they all show what’s possible with six strings and a whole lotta funk.
🎵 Explore More
Want to dive deeper? Here are a few links to get you started:
🎥 “Power of Soul” Live – Band of Gypsys (Jimi Hendrix)
Raw, live, and dripping with groove from the Fillmore East.
🎸 Leo Nocentelli Clinic – Berklee College of Music
Leo Nocentelli shares insights into his funk guitar techniques.
🎧 Funkadelic – “Maggot Brain” (Full Track)
Eddie Hazel’s emotional powerhouse of a solo — full version.
🎶 Prince – Epic Guitar Solo Compilation
A compilation showcasing Prince's electrifying guitar solos.
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📅 When to Listen
🕘 Friday, May 30, 2025🕘 9 AM - 10 aM Pacific📻 Live on KDOG Radio
Set your alarms. Clear your schedule. Your funky guitar sermon is coming.
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Invite your crew, share the link, and blast it loud. Got a favorite funk guitarist you think we should feature? Drop me a line at NDOG72@gmail.com or send a shout on Instagram.
🚀 Want More?
Check out the growing archive of Funky Friday episodes at RenegadeChronicles.com and explore stories of creative rule-breakers on the Renegade Chronicles podcast.
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