Here’s a nice video tribute to the last Garry Shider, of Parliament-Funkadelic and Bootsy’s Rubber Band died on June 16, of brain and lung cancer diagnosed in March, according to reports. To quote The Washington Post:
Mr. Shider often took to the stage wearing only a loincloth — an act for which his fans dubbed him the “diaperman.” He frequently served as band director for Parliament-Funkadelic while sharing guitar duties with Eddie Hazel and also performed with Bootsy’s Rubber Band, led by Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins…
Even if you can’t watch until the end, it’s definitely worth checking out for a few minutes.
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