Joseph "Amp" Fiddler

Joseph "Amp" Fiddler

born in in Detroit, MI, United States

Amp Fiddler

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Joseph Anthony "Amp" Fiddler is an American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer from Detroit, Michigan. His musical styles include funk, soul, dance and electronica music. He is probably best known for his contributions to the band Enchantment, and as part of George Clinton’s Parliament and Funkadelic groups from 1985 until 1996.[2] His first solo album Waltz of a Ghetto Fly was released in March 2004.[3] His most recent album, Amp Dog Knights, was released in 2017.

Early career

Fiddler has worked with George Clinton, Moodymann, Stephanie McKay, Jamiroquai, Prince, Was (Not Was), the Brand New Heavies, Fishbone, Corinne Bailey Rae and neo soul artist Maxwell. Working with his brother, Bubz (bass guitarist, producer and songwriter), he released the album With Respect in 1990 on Elektra, recording under the name Mr. Fiddler.[4] Amp Fiddler is credited with introducing hip-hop producer J Dilla to the Akai MPC sampling drum machine and also to A Tribe Called Quest member Q-Tip, who introduced the young Dilla into the music industry world.[5][6]

In regards to Dilla's memory, he said:

Discography

Albums

  • With Respect (1990)
  • Waltz of a Ghetto Fly (2004) - UK #82
  • Afro Strut (2006) - UK #126
  • Inspiration Information (2008) - with Sly and Robbie
  • Motor City Booty (2016)
  • Amp Dog Knights (2017)

Singles

  • "Basementality" (2002)
  • "Love and War" (2003)
  • "Possibilities" (2003)
  • "I Believe in You" (2003) - UK #72[8]
  • "Dreamin" (2004) - UK #71[8]
  • "Too High" (2004)
  • "Hope / Dope" (2006)
  • "Right Where You Are" (2006)
  • "If I Don't" (2007) - featuring Corinne Bailey Rae
  • "Take it" (2014) featuring Raphael Saadiq

References

  1. ^ Hunt, Dennis (May 19, 1991). "Fiddler Fascinated With the Forties". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 3, 2017. 
  2. ^ BBC - collective - amp fiddler interview and session Archived July 22, 2012, at Archive.is
  3. ^ Audio CD, 1 June 2004, Original Release Date: 9 March 2004, Label: Play It Again Sam Us, ASIN: B000255LES
  4. ^ Amp Fiddler : interview Archived March 25, 2006, at the Wayback Machine.
  5. ^ [1] Archived March 17, 2006, at the Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ "Pandora Internet Radio - Listen to Free Music You'll Love". 
  7. ^ "Spiritualized | Stones Throw Records". Stonesthrow.com. 2006-03-19. Retrieved 2012-05-01. 
  8. ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 22. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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