But it was when Bootsy met George Clinton that he created his larger-than-life persona and became the backbone of the P-Funk empire. Behind the scenes, he was a taskmaster, feuding with rivals as well as members of his own band. George Clinton was a cornerstone figure in funk music who went from singing a cappella in a barbershop to chasing Motown glory in Detroit with his band, The Parliaments. Interview subjects are presented in and their anecdotes in a contrasting style, interspersed with performance footage and news footage. Name Air Dates 1 Johnny Paycheck Sep 22, 2017 2 Jerry Lee Lewis Sep 29, 2017 3 George Jones and Tammy Wynette Part One Oct 6, 2017 4 George Jones and Tammy Wynette Part Two Oct 13, 2017 5 Billy Joe Shaver Oct 20, 2017 6 Waylon Jennings Part One Oct 27, 2017 7 Waylon Jennings Part Two Nov 3, 2017 8 Blaze Foley Nov 10, 2017. Between his womanizing ways, perfectionist attitude and daredevil style, he built an empire that went far beyond entertaining, often alienating musicians and business partners along the way. By the 1980s, the work ethic that propelled him to superstardom began to take its toll.
The iconic front man might have had a different life altogether, if not for childhood friend Prince Rogers Nelson, but he made a Faustian bargain with the future superstar, and the result was Morris Day and The Time. The show was created by , Richard Mullins, and Dub Cornett. Season 2, Episode 5 November 30, 2018 Season 2, Episode 5 November 30, 2018 Part 1 of 2. A love letter to musicians and all their wild, crazy and sometimes downright bizarre antics, Tales from the Tour Bus continues to serve as an entertaining and enlightening look into a lesser-known side of music history, for music buffs and casual fans alike. The queen of funk, Betty Davis should have been a superstar. Season 2, Episode 2 November 9, 2018 Season 2, Episode 2 November 9, 2018 Part 1 of 2. Hilarious and offbeat, the series features animated interviews with former bandmates, friends and other erstwhile associates, each of whom share uncensored anecdotes brought to life by animated reenactments, and woven together with live-action archival performance footage and behind-the-scenes photos.
As the frontman of Bootsy's Rubber Band, he quickly achieved solo stardom before realizing that what he loved most about music was the joy of just being part of a group. George Clinton was a cornerstone figure in funk music who went from singing a cappella in a barbershop to chasing Motown glory in Detroit with his band, The Parliaments. It is narrated by Mike Judge and presents anecdotes of star performers as told by their families, bandmates, and close associates. A small-town Southern girl, she exploded onto the music scene in the early '70s after launching a career in New York as a fashion model and playing muse to Miles Davis, and her brief marriage to the jazz legend helped launch her career as a performer. Chronicling the exploits of legendary music artists, Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus returns for an all-new season that focuses for the first time on funk-music greats including James Brown, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Rick James and others. Season 2, Episode 6 December 7, 2018 Season 2, Episode 6 December 7, 2018 Conclusion. On the website , the series holds a 100% approval rating with an average rating of 8.
The queen of funk, Betty Davis should have been a superstar. . At the height of his fame, James Brown reigned supreme as the king of funk, the first voice and innovator of a brand-new musical genre. Joining the series creative team are Mark Monroe as a co-executive producer and Nelson George as a consulting producer. More First Aired: December 14, 2018 - 24 Minutes Runtime 8.
James Brown was renowned for his infectious voice and unbelievable dance moves, earning a reputation as the hardest-working man in show business. In the mid-'80s, funk star Rick James was riding high on top of the music world. On October 4, 2018, it was reported that the second season would premiere on November 2, 2018. The iconic front man might have had a different life altogether, if not for childhood friend Prince Rogers Nelson, but he made a Faustian bargain with the future superstar, and the result was Morris Day and The Time. One of the biggest characters in funk history, Morris Day was an aspiring drummer who became the embodiment of cool. Even a shot at a comeback, when M.
A small-town Southern girl, she exploded onto the music scene in the early '70s after launching a career in New York as a fashion model and playing muse to Miles Davis, and her brief marriage to the jazz legend helped launch her career as a performer. Judge and Cornett executive produce, Bob Engelman co-executive produces, and Mullins produces. On May 16, 2018, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season moving the genre focus from country to the likes of and. Season 2, Episode 1 November 2, 2018 Season 2, Episode 1 November 2, 2018 Season 2 premiere. Between his womanizing ways, perfectionist attitude and daredevil style, he built an empire that went far beyond entertaining, often alienating musicians and business partners along the way. Season 2, Episode 8 December 21, 2018 Season 2, Episode 8 December 21, 2018 Season 2 finale. Season 2, Episode 7 December 14, 2018 Season 2, Episode 7 December 14, 2018 One of the biggest characters in funk history, Morris Day was an aspiring drummer who became the embodiment of cool.
Season 2, Episode 3 November 16, 2018 Season 2, Episode 3 November 16, 2018 Conclusion. Physically imposing, with a wry sense of humor and love for booze, he battled his demons by writing about them, and became best friends and brothers in self-destruction with Townes Van Zandt. Hammer sampled his greatest hit, couldn't pull him back from the brink. . . .
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