Showing posts with label Interviewing the Legends. Show all posts
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Saturday, March 21, 2026

MICHAEL HAMPTON PARLIAMENT-FUNKADELIC GUITAR LEGEND RELEASES 'INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN' EXCLUSIVE ZOOM EDITION ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS WITH RAY SHASHO

 

M I C H A E L

H A M P T O N

PARLIAMENT-FUNKADELIC

A Founding Father of Power-Funk Electric Guitar

RELEASES

'INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN'

A meld of rock and world music with jazz and western overtones, hallmarked by Michael’s trademark sizzling leads

EXCLUSIVE 

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO


After receiving his first guitar at age 10, a determined Michael became self-taught with the help of his bedroom radio, spending days on end playing along with Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery and B.B. King records. After studying jazz guitar in high school, an impromptu backstage audition for George Clinton in 1974 earned 17-year-old Michael a seat on the Parliament mothership alongside the immortal Eddie Hazel, under the name “Kidd Funkadelic”.
Hampton has spent the past half-century playing nearly 400 shows with the band, in 25 countries across 6 continents. Highlights include multiple appearances at world-renowned festivals like Montreux Jazz, Glastonbury, Reading, Woodstock ’99, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Roskilde, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock, and Isle of Wight, and venues like the Apollo Theater, The Fillmore, Royal Albert Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Troubadour, Red Rocks, The Beacon, and Sydney Opera House.
Though best known for his role in the funk guitar pantheon, Hampton is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, with drums, keys, and synth programming credits across the Parliament discography. 
Parliament-Funkadelic legacy guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Michael Hampton's Into the Public Domain, is a mini album produced by 9-time Grammy Award winner and Ruffhouse Records co-founder Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo. A founding father of power-funk electric guitar, Hampton edges into new territory on Into the Public Domain, a meld of rock and world music with jazz and western overtones, hallmarked by Michael’s trademark sizzling leads.




PURCHASE

A founding father of power-funk electric guitar 

MICHAEL 

HAMPTON

‘INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN’

AT

https://michaelhampton.bandcamp.com/album/into-the-public-domain-2




FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

MICHAEL HAMPTON

VISIT

https://www.tiktok.com/@ma_wa_ha

TikTok

https://www.instagram.com/michaelwhampton/

Instagram

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rhBe5DqUbACYzqerQa9R0

Spotify

https://www.facebook.com/p/Michael-Hampton-100040199001670/

Facebook

https://www.youtube.com/@MaWaHa

YouTube

https://georgeclinton.com/

George Clinton Official Site

https://www.facebook.com/georgeclintonpfunk

George Clinton Facebook

 

UPCOMING

GEORGE CLINTON

PARLIAMENT-FUNKADELIC

SHOWS

Sat, APR 11

The PFunk Festival 2026

Tallahassee, FL


Apr. 25 - 26, 2026

Austin Blues Festival 2026

Austin, TX


May. 21 - 24, 2026

Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2026

Jacksonville, FL


Sun, MAY 24

Hollywood Casino Joliet

 

FUNKADELIC

DISCOGRAPHY

Funkadelic (1970)

Free Your Mind... and Your Ass Will Follow (1970)

Maggot Brain (1971)

America Eats Its Young (1972)

Cosmic Slop (1973)

Standing on the Verge of Getting It On (1974)

Let's Take It to the Stage (1975)

Tales of Kidd Funkadelic (1976)

Hardcore Jollies (1976)

One Nation Under a Groove (1978)

Uncle Jam Wants You (1979)

Connections & Disconnections (1980)

The Electric Spanking of War Babies (1981)

By Way of the Drum (2007)

First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate (2014)

 

PARLIAMENT

DISCOGRAPHY

Osmium (1970)

Up for the Down Stroke (1974)

Chocolate City (1975)

Mothership Connection (1975)

The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein (1976)

Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome (1977)

Motor Booty Affair (1978)

Gloryhallastoopid (1979)

Trombipulation (1980)

Medicaid Fraud Dogg (2018)

 

Notable songs

"Maggot Brain" (Funkadelic), 1971

"Up for the Down Stroke" (Parliament), 1974

"Chocolate City" (Parliament), 1975

"P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)" (Parliament), 1975

"Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)" (Parliament), 1976

"Do That Stuff" (Parliament), 1976

"I'd Rather Be With You" (Bootsy's Rubber Band), 1976

"Bop Gun (Endangered Species)" (Parliament), 1977

"Funkentelechy" (Parliament), 1978

"The Pinocchio Theory" (Bootsy's Rubber Band), 1977

"Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)" (Parliament), 1978

"Bootzilla" (Bootsy's Rubber Band), 1978

"Flash Light" (Parliament), 1978

"One Nation Under a Groove" (Funkadelic), 1978

"(Not Just) Knee Deep" (Funkadelic), 1979

"The Electric Spanking of War Babies" (Funkadelic), 1981

 







MICHAEL HAMPTON
APPEARS
MARCH 31ST 2026
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO

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'THE LIBERTY CODE'

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Are you ready to decode the secrets of The Liberty Code and join the fight for Earth's future?

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 CODE

In a near-future America, where democracy has collapsed under the iron grip of the Commonwealth Party, redemption lies in the unlikeliest of places—a novel. The Liberty Code, penned by decorated Marine veteran and journalist Sam Edwards, uncovers the hidden truths of a dystopian world teetering on the edge of annihilation.

Guided by telepathic messages from two Centauri extraterrestrial ambassadors, J-Rod and Naxia, who secretly collaborate with the U.S. Air Force, Edwards reveals a master plan to save Earth. This gripping tale begins as fiction but evolves into a stark reality, reflecting real-world geopolitical conflicts and revolutionary military operations.

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amazon.com
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NEW RELEASE
 BY THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
 NEW ARTIST KYLIE WILLOW
AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
RAY SHASHO'S NEW PRODUCTION COMPANY
ROCK RAYMOND PRODUCTIONS




Tuesday, January 13, 2026

TOM HAMILTON SUPERGROUP 'CLOSE ENEMIES' RELEASING THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ON MARCH 13TH WITH TOURS IN CALIFORNIA AND FLORIDA: A SPECIAL EVENT ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS!

 

C L O S E  

E N E M I E S

THE TOM HAMILTON (AEROSMITH) SUPERGROUP   

RELEASING THEIR DEBUT ALBUM 

ON MARCH 13TH 

WITH TOURS IN CALIFORNIA 

AND FLORIDA

ZOOM INTERVIEW WITH THE BAND

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS W/RAY SHASHO


Close Enemies is an all-star rock band fronted by Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, featuring drummer Tony Brock (The Babys), guitarists Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow) and Trace Foster (AC/DC tech/Joe Perry), and vocalist Chasen Hampton. Close Enemies, featuring Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton, is releasing their self-titled debut album, "Close Enemies," on March 13, 2026, following singles like "Sound Of A Train," …"Inside Out," …"Sweet Baby Jesus,"… "Rain," … and "More Than I Could Ever Need…with pre-orders available for signed blue vinyl editions.



Watch for the debut album release

By

CLOSE ENEMIES

 available March 13th 

 The signed album is limited to 200 copies, so act fast! But if you miss out, or don’t want to pay a premium for colored vinyl and autographs, a standard vinyl release, and CD, will be up for sale in March.


FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

CLOSE ENEMIES

VISIT

https://closeenemiestheband.com/

Official band website

https://www.instagram.com/closeenemiesofficial/

Instagram

https://www.facebook.com/closeenemiestheband

Facebook

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VzY0BYc1cMnO7Ll3iGfhw

YouTube

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2KHndP8PLmYaYDdFppMZ4x?si=wrfZZAoaQ4mOLMET5eVhaw&nd=1&dlsi=d4abb34be3f449f3

Spotify

https://www.tiktok.com/@closeenemies

TikTok

CONCERT DATES

The following Aerosmith songs have a writing credit given to Tom Hamilton

1.    "Sweet Emotion" from Toys in the Attic

2.  "Uncle Salty" from Toys in the Attic

3.  "Sick as a Dog" from Rocks

4.  "Critical Mass" from Draw the Line

5.  "Kings and Queens" from Draw the Line

6.  "The Hand That Feeds" from Draw the Line

7.   "The Reason a Dog" from Done with Mirrors

8.  "The Hop" from Done with Mirrors

9.  "The Movie" from Permanent Vacation

10.                    "Janie's Got a Gun" from Pump

11.                      "Krawhitham" from Pandora's Box

12.                     "Beautiful" from Music from Another Dimension!

13.                     "Tell Me" from Music from Another Dimension!

14.                     "Lover Alot" from Music from Another Dimension!

15.                       "Can't Stop Lovin' You" from Music from Another Dimension!







CLOSE ENEMIES
APPEAR 
JANUARY 14TH 2026
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO


RAY'S NEW NOVEL

'THE LIBERTY CODE'

The Liberty Code is a thrilling blend of science fiction, political intrigue, and military strategy. With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and timely themes, this novel offers a captivating journey through a world where the line between fiction and reality blurs. It's a must-read for fans of dystopian futures, extraterrestrial encounters, and high-stakes political drama.

Are you ready to decode the secrets of The Liberty Code and join the fight for Earth's future?

LIBERTY CODE TEASER




AVAILABLE 

NOW!

RAY'S INCREDIBLE NEW 

SCI-FI BOOK!

THE

 LIBERTY

 CODE

In a near-future America, where democracy has collapsed under the iron grip of the Commonwealth Party, redemption lies in the unlikeliest of places—a novel. The Liberty Code, penned by decorated Marine veteran and journalist Sam Edwards, uncovers the hidden truths of a dystopian world teetering on the edge of annihilation.

Guided by telepathic messages from two Centauri extraterrestrial ambassadors, J-Rod and Naxia, who secretly collaborate with the U.S. Air Force, Edwards reveals a master plan to save Earth. This gripping tale begins as fiction but evolves into a stark reality, reflecting real-world geopolitical conflicts and revolutionary military operations.

OFFICIAL TRAILER



AVAILABLE AT
 bookbaby.com
amazon.com
and on audiobook 
at barnesandnoble.com

PURCHASE HERE

https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-liberty-code?srsltid=AfmBOoosm9yL_n_mIiQdRmnY5RgaxapZTnzc8iB1Jy0F7FDLixFQaNOp


NEW RELEASE
 BY KYLIE WILLOW
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
ROCK RAYMOND PRODUCTIONS
AND CAPSHA RECORDS