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George Clinton and Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd on recording funk music at United Sound Systems Recording Studio
American Black Journal contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ sits down for a conversation with Dr. Funkenstein — George Clinton — and fellow funk artist and producer Maurice "Pirahnahead" Herd at the Detroit Opera House. Clinton reflects on his love for Detroit, and he and Herd talk about recording in Detroit at United Sound Systems Recording Studios.
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