The Brides of Funkenstein FULL SHOW 3/18/1979 Houston

[@robertwoods1921]

Dont sleep on Blackbird Mcknight on guitar! Dennis Chambers on drums, Cherokee on bass...this band was a beast!!!!!! Been funkin for a looooonnnnng time!!! Funk is its own reward!!!!

[@playze88]

Can't forget Gary Hudgins on Keyboards.

[@jmgmarcus808]

Robert Woods Maybe one of THE most underrated bands of the funk. And yes the band was killer.

[@jeremydowell1406]

you know!!!

[@charlesbrazell2136]

This is my first time ever hearing and seeing this live performance-and you're right-the band(musicians and singers)are killing it! 12-14-23.@@jmgmarcus808

[@rogerrice5325]

C’mon how can sleep on Greatness, stop playing lol Chester Stand Up 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾

[@donikle33]

Went to my first Parliament-Funkeldelia concert the age of ten with my mom I been funk up every since haven't found a cure for this shit yet and I'm 57 now we're is Dr.Funkenstein

[@rogerrice5325]

Sheet if there’s a cure , I Danny sure don’t want it Stay Funky my Friend 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾

[@BSIII]

Your mom sounds amazing. I hope you know how lucky you are.

[@Eric-kk5bn]

Thank God someone preserved this

[@steelkeez7700]

🙌🏾

[@s4ujxm]

I just watched this show for the first time in a while. I went to this show about 40 years ago. I was at the concert in DC at the Capital Center. Man I appreciate how spectacular this show was. The musicians were tight as ever. Dennis, BlackByrd, Jeff, Gary Hudgins, Greg Boyer and Thomas, Bennie Cowan, Shelia Horne, Jeannette McGruder and of course Lynn and Dawn. The funk-mob was giving up the funk and more. I love these meeces to pieces!

[@johnashley327]

Seeing it for the first time too. Getting ready to smoke a fat one.

[@Raquel314stl]

This show was in 79 i was born in 82 this is my 1st time seeing this... Awesome Show!!!

[@rogerrice5325]

You are now a Funkateer, Funk On

[@thereisnoother1ne]

Omg Dennis Chambers on drums is a beast!

[@TheKimykali]

These Funky ladies Never got the respect or recognition they were due! I wore the grooves off my B.O.F. album in high school, and now have the CD in my regular rotation! Thanks for the upload..

[@jimy0803]

@TheKimykali Dawn now says the reason for them and Parlet not becoming larger successes was bcuz some of the males felt threatened by the growing popularity of the 2 female groups, unfortunately.

[@blackcosmos]

That Blackbyrd Mc Knight solo is legendary. Straight Rock n Roll baby!!

[@TheBfunky17]

Unexplainable FUNK!!!! Whoever don't Digg This, Is on the Wrong PLANET!!! Damit!!!

[@FreakazoidsAsteroids]

The only live versions of two of my all-time favourite jams on here: "Ride On" and "Together". Damn!

[@rogerrice5325]

This jawn is EPIC, if you wasn’t Funky before you watched this, you are now🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾

[@KellerColeman]

WOW I thought that was Dennis Chambers on drums, this is awesome.

[@duffcosmos6458]

No female performers come even close to Lynn and Dawn anywhere right now,....simply amazing!

[@jeromethomas5433]

Being from detroit they could outdo all the girl bands

[@YaoEspirito]

And they're FINE!

[@kikataye6293]

@@jeromethomas5433say what??!!!

[@rogerrice5325]

The Brides and the Band is killing it 🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾

[@edennard1]

I remember this show because this is when I met the drummer Dennis Chambers and the rest of the band who,personally thought were just as hella-tight as the P-funk band,and the guitarist BlackByrd Mcknight could rip and burn with any guitarist who was suppose to be the S#4t !back then .

[@playze88]

The Band: Blackbyrd McKnight- Guitar Jeff Bunn -Bass Gary Hudgins -Keyboards Dennis Chambers -drums The Baltimore Connection Horns : Bennie Cowan, trumpet; Greg Boyer, trombone; Greg Thomas, Sax

[@Theeunclejam]

0:00 Intro/ War Ship Touchante 7:54 Birdie 14:19 Ride On (Parliament) 19:14 Vanish In Our Sleep (Bootsy’s Rubber Band) 26:07 Together (Parliament) 30:49 Amorous 34:48 Disco To Go/ Outro

[@jsamc]

it"s remarkable that this exist !! POWER TO DA BRIDES !!

[@dp9397]

Do not care what anybody says. The FUNK OR WALK album was the Shit..Truely, that was a very well done Album....

[@jonmacie7581]

Almost 30 years later and these fine ladies are still going strong. Black girls not magic they putting in that WORK

[@rjay4019]

At 16 years old in So. Cali I saw my first concert of FUNKADELIC and The BRIDES. ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE and DISCO-TO-GO. It was so much fun.

[@Ston247]

Sheila Brody is so damn gorgeous !!

[@AaronT129]

It gets no better than this when it comes to Black music; live at that! 💯

[@ruff2007]

those some badass musicians,so percise seriously listen to them.peace.

[@kamelgee]

Jeff Bunn .....Cherokee......was about 19 when he went on this tour....slammin the hell out of that bass with percision

[@sharikmarius]

Cherokee is something else! His playing on 'Freak if the Week', the fist cut on 'Uncle Jam Wants You', is hella funky!

[@MrSsaun]

Just listened to their cds for the first time. Classic funk!!! Never buy Texas from a Cowboy is my new jam.....15 mins of Funk!

[@lindalou5226]

Amuka did lead vocals on that ... !!

[@ep784]

First time I've seen a Brides concert, thanks for the upload!

[@charlesbrazell2136]

This is my first time seeing and hearing this concert-wow-these MFs ain't bullsh_ting...throwin' down with some serious Funk here-and sound as good as anybody I ever heard! Thank God that someone recorded this-and that this was able to be put on KZbin all these decades later...thank you to Mr. "hugenmatt" for putting this on KZbin also, without which, I(and no doubt many others)wouldn't have ever known about this concert! Also-this is a group of musicians who are not what was known as being the standard members of Parliament-Funkadelic, but a group of players that we were not used to hearing(or seeing), on any of P-Funk's records before this time-I think this this explains why they not only sound so different, but so TIGHT as well! Not that Parliament-Funkadelic and Bootsy's Rubberband couldn't throw down like this back then(they could and did)-but this honestly, was surprising-and refreshing to hear(and see)! And how many more(videos of live performances)are there like this, by so many of the other great acts back at that time, when Funk and progressive R&B was king? And the sad thing about all of this is(if it can be said to be so), that NO ONE on this Earth is making music like this anymore-the new and younger generations have "fallen off" with respect to the great body of music that was made by the musicians, songwriters and singers of this era-where did it all go, and why doesn't it exist anymore? The reasons why, are for another time; to explain would take more time than I care to devote to, at this time-besides I've already given the reasons on numerous replies and comments about what happened to the music of the former decades(and generations)on other websites in times past; not here and not now; let us return then, to the glory days of yesteryear, and enjoy the music that was recorded and saved for all these years-and now made available for any who see this to enjoy! 12-14-23.

[@rogerrice5325]

Well said!!!!!

[@sloburnjo]

this is AWESOME, big tu Even more respect for The Brides and Band, so tight yet so free. Only Sharon Jones & Dap Kings came close last tour 2016...peace

[@Tubulous123]

Yes!!!! Thank you!!! 1 Nation 4 LIfe! Originally there were three Brides Maids; this appears to be after we lost Babbs. :(

[@xDavyx]

19:13 - Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds? Wow! This is so terrific!

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

THEY ROUGH BUT BEAUTIFUL.THE TOUGH BUT TALENTED.

[@bourgeoisbrats]

...band is on fire!!!

[@loosescrews8106]

That was so fun to watch so much talent on that stage. Those girls were fine and sexy without being nasty!

[@cavs102000]

Thanks billyjacc,i will look into that. i did see them live once when they were part of the Uncle Jam tour. George wasn't touring with them then and Gary Shider was in charge.

[@LEHM58]

Early Blackbird, Star on the Rise!

[@MarqueeTee]

We (public) do not know what went wrong with management or the ORGANIZATION as GC called it. But for me always waiting and looking for that ride on the Mothership...Having worked for years in the arm pit of the industry (retail sales). The Brides shook things up. Promising "girl" group with funk, I heard. Of the time they brought something different to the table....

[@nickpelkey]

girls were lookin good. i really need to track down some more of their shows.

[@bkkersey93]

Nick Pelkey He'll yeah to both statements!

[@veightengine]

Who says a Funk band can´t play rock!... (10:57 Mr. Blackbyrd McKnight Solo)

[@shegocrazy]

Prince knew they could rock.

[@OLDSKOOLHQ81]

we will NEVER hear music like this again!!!

[@catfishvega3728]

This was the original Brides line up. Lynn left soon after this as she got pregnant. Brides went from two girls to three for their second and last album.

[@samuelalridge3718]

The Band Is Cooking 💥💥💥💥💥

[@benzelbmore]

my dad Bennie the general Cowan on trumpet

[@rogerrice5325]

All hail the General 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾

[@scottmalone6639]

Excellent showmanship period. This is from a time when concerts were truely concerts. This was my very first concert I saw. They were the opening act on the Parliament/ Funkadelic Aqua Boogie Tour. Too hot and funky for words to describe. I will never forget their set. I have all of the Brides stuff on wax. Truely the funkiest ladies on the planet next to Parlet!!! What a treat to see history recorded that I actually witnessed. AWESOME STUFF!!!

[@morrisman64]

Great post thanks!!

[@marytheresa1943]

The Brides look so funkin' HOT in those outfits and those shoes. So do the backup singers. They are so groovy. I dig them!!!!

[@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si]

Lynn Maybry is one of the most beautiful women alive.

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

FACTS!!! 😍

[@chrisedwards3214]

No wonder Byrd, Dennis, Jeff and Gary hudgins and Jerome rogers kept playing with George or George chose them to be in the p funk all stars

[@jefferydavis3699]

chris edwards )

[@jimbrown5091]

I love their version of "Vanish in Our Sleep"

[@rogerrice5325]

For what it’s worth,they damn sure have mine, Funk On, the Babd kicks major ass 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾Chester Stand All the way Up 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾

[@Drumsmedia2024]

Awesome To See The Brides Of Funk Give US The "P" Live...So Much Lady Funk On That Stage...Seeing And Hearing Droplets Of Harmony From Parlet Too... Everybody's Funking And They Sure Know How... The MotherShip Disco 2 Go Connection Was Riding On Long Before They Vanished In Our Sleep...

[@LindaMiller-x2y]

@LindaFulkerson Miller I was There cause Ex Drove Bus. THESE LADIES ARE THE BOMB !!! Dawn,Shelia,Lynn,and then Jeanette McGruider were Bad Ass and Still Need Recognition !!!!!!@!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LindaMiller-x2y]

@Linda Fulkerson Miller I Remeber When There was a Tour We left from Nashville on a Double Bus called The Wolley Worm picked up everyone from Detroit to Atlanta to California, Parliament Funkadelick,Roger and Zapp,The Brides,The Parlets,Horney Horns,and made our way to California to the place where the Olympics Was Held Once.I saw Rick James,Brothers Johnsons ect.On Stage the people looked like Ants the Stage was so Huge!! George Clinton was. The head Line and of Course I Had Our Baby K'mica Michelle Miller aka POOH AKA Backstage Kid with Us RIP.

[@ericrobinson1789]

These girls had outstanding harmonies. And Blackbryd McKnight just straight jammed on that guitar. This was a very nice performance. 👌

[@dwaynebaker8580]

WOW!!! Everybody is tight and funky! On the 1!

[@MbariHogun]

Thanks For Changing My World ~

[@rogerrice5325]

Two words Blackbyrd McKnight 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾Make my Funk the P-Funk

[@randythirdsun6751]

how could this old man missed this

[@petercallaway3376]

This is the female part of the Parliament/Funkadelic juggernaut!

[@ep784]

wish they performed Never Buy Texas...

[@Seventysongs]

Very, very, very good. Thank you for the FUNK!

[@AaronT129]

The Brides were hot! 💘

[@clydertaylor3848]

P funk with Dennis chamber on drums 1977or 78

[@chrisedwards3214]

can't wait to read dawns book

[@bkkersey93]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THAAAAAAAAANK YOU!!!!! One guy had up Funk or Walk, but it was flagged and deleted!!!!!

[@illeagleproducionz8116]

Thank you so much for keeping this history alive

[@JeffGrimes-bo4cc]

They are some fine singing sister's great show wow

[@sloburnjo]

the band are integral players in Parliament with the Brides harmonies ? crazy.

[@starchichi]

Muchas Gracias!!!

[@thecookiechannel7083]

I've been hearing this since the mid 70s and it gets better every time!

[@Timmyfunk1]

I have done my research. I also know Dawn, Lynn, and Sheila personally. All of those women are still very much involved in the music industry. And Dawn is still involved in P-Funk related projects, and I know that they are still on very good terms with George Clinton. And just because this is the only piece of footage in circulation, doesn't mean that other footage doesn't exist. There is new pieces of footage coming out all the time on this band.

[@magnificentunderworld]

The band is smokin crisco fire hott. The drummer man !!

[@michellemccord8400]

If we could close our eyes and pop back in this concert it would be the best time. Brides and George and P-Funk was one of a kind not a dance floor empty when they would rock the mike!

[@szeal]

You took the words right out of my mouth. She has epic beauty.

[@jfmax2000]

Oh Yessss !!!! Just Too Funkin Hott !!!! Thanx a Mill for this Upload !!!!

[@Chaloklum-Diving]

The Brides are fabulous but Dennis Chambers leaves a man speechless, jeez

[@wesgriffin6081]

Listen to them sing Bootsy's "Vanish in our Sleep". 18:28 - 26:10

[@surviveunplugged]

Look at ya!!! A classic.

[@willf.5608]

Not to mention the fact that the song is often overlooked and underrated.. 🤘🏾🎹🤘🏾

[@wesgriffin6081]

@willf.5608 that wazza smoothazz groove by Bootsy - very overlooked 👊 😎

[@AaronT129]

Awesome show!

[@BSIII]

This band was/is fucking A+. Perfect in so many ways. Blackbird and dennis killing this shit...

[@randythirdsun6751]

BLACKBYRD IS SO GREAT

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

Who gave this a Thumbs down?? They must have no Groove in there bones???

[@howardx2624]

haters have no groove or positive abilities to contribute to the Funkentelechy

[@illeagleproducionz8116]

😹🤷🏻‍♀️

[@rogerrice5325]

Gotta be a mistake!!! Want to give the person the benefit of the doubt

[@waynegibbs2564]

Genius!!! Brings back many memories!

[@PeteBondurant]

All beautiful, but from 34.57 fantastic!

[@e320w]

Kick ass show!!!!!!!!

[@jag3217]

Still Awesome to listen 50 plus years remember it like yesterday Cool

[@hughenmatt]

Thanks. Info updated.

[@shawmcgee1531]

Trivia Note: Lynn later performed with the Talking Heads in the early-mid 80s.

[@CommishNflpro]

As well as Duran Duran (The Reflex)

[@rogerrice5325]

Wow drop that knowledge 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾

[@WilliamMcconnell-rk6cz]

This is concerded grade A creative strong professional funky music by my black peoples beauitful God giving beauitful talent. This is A 1.

[@scaustrita]

Just like I remember!!!

[@BoogieBeats]

🙂 ThankX 4 sharing 🙏🏼

[@jeromeosills6522]

Love the brides..but no one can do Vanish in our sleep like casper.

[@johnnydavis3898]

i just got funked up damn!!!#

[@Tubulous123]

Me too. lol:) (y)

[@jeremydowell1406]

can't get no better

[@wesgriffin6081]

My favorite song is their rendition of Bootsy's "Vanish Our Sleep" 19:14 - 26:05

[@chrisedwards3214]

There's a studio version unreleased from the funk or walk sessions Dawn and Lynn didn't like some of the songs on the album and they wished theyr version of rat kisses the cat with gc was left in the vaults

[@rogerrice5325]

That was funky, even better than the original, just saying

[@jamesmcfarlin4333]

LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dee9158]

That drummer is puttin' in work!!

[@BlackMixtape]

Dee9158 Dennis Chambers, master drummer

[@james12erby43]

Dennis is the Greatest Drummer Ever in my opinion.

[@bakercarl8518]

This song by them made me won't to propose to each one of them and l was already married!

[@rerob52]

Nice post ! Far Around !!! 1

[@robertwoods1921]

OH BTW!!! Parlet(remember them?) singing in the gackground!!!!

[@gunterbutler3992]

Spot On RW,now the PFunk AllStars,fuck disco,fuck most Rap,FUNK stands All by itself?

[@MarqueeTee]

ALL AROUND THE WORLD 4 DA FUNK.....go head dropping da FUNK Lynn and Dawn (BoF), and Parlet!

[@reggieking7658]

these girls are on fire,too bad they didn't stay together....

[@CorinneBecker]

J'adore l'énergie du ...funk...