George Clinton

George Clinton refers to two notable American figures.

The earlier (1739–1812) was a Founding Father who served as Vice President under Jefferson and Madison and was New York's longest-serving governor.

The later (born 1941) is a funk musician who led Parliament-Funkadelic, pioneering a flamboyant style that blended psychedelic rock with R&B and influenced generations of hip-hop artists.

Context usually makes clear which Clinton is meant.

Opposites
musical style and aesthetic

George ClintonPat Boone

Kenny G · Philip Glass · elevator music · easy listening · smooth jazz

cultural persona and presentation

George ClintonPat Boone

Perry Como · square · conformist · Bing Crosby · Donny Osmond

approach to musical composition

George ClintonSteely Dan

Jazz-rock studio duo

Burt Bacharach · Brian Wilson · Quincy Jones · chamber music

Family

George, Clinton, Georgians, Georgian

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G