TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Michael Cooper (Con Funk Shun)

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 329: Lead singer, guitarist, composer and producer Michael Cooper, best known as a founding member of Con Funk Shun – one of the most successful and dazzling funk-R&B bands ever to do it. From 1977’s No. 1 R&B hit “Ffun” to 1986’s No. 8 “Burnin’ Love,” the seven-member Northern California group sent 10 albums into the Top 25 and 17 singles into the Top 40.  Equally masterful at funk, captivating soul and unforgettable ballads, other fantastic tracks included “Confunkshunizeya,” “Chase Me,” “Too Tight,” “Got to Be Enough,” “Shake and Dance With Me,” “(Let Me) Put Love on Your Mind,” “Make It Last,” “Ms. Got the Body,” “Baby, I’m Hooked” and “Love’s Train,” which more recently became a hit for Bruno Mars act, Silk Sonic.  Cooper also achieved success as a solo artist, releasing five albums from 1987-2004 with seven Top 40 R&B hits, including the funky “To Prove My Love.” He continues to tour with Con Funk Shun, which recently released two singles from the upcoming album, titled Smooth Jukebox. RECORDED FEBRUARY 2024 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email [email protected]. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400