I continued to run back and forth, from the crowd to backstage to catch the full experience of the show. People in the balcony gave up their seats and were dancing in the aisles, as the folks in the general admission area got loose! It looked like everyone was dancing, and I caught myself getting a little loose with the traditional two step, giving it a few extra moves and grooves!
Just as the show got cranking, BAM ! Power goes out again, this time it seemed to effect the other side of the stage with the only thing left standing were the drum, horn and vocal mics. Another band might have given up right then. Not P-Funk. They kept it moving until the currents kicked back in, never missing a beat! I didn't think the crowd could get anymore excited than they were right then. The next song would change that.
As P-Funk ripped into a fiery version of "I Wanna Take You Higher," George stepped to the microphone and introduced his special surprise guest. The crowd roared their approval as the one and only Sly Stone walked out on stage! The reclusive rock and soul superstar has made a few random appearances and performances as of late.
Even though he is making a return to the stage, any sighting of Mr. Stone is welcomed by any real music fan! His appearance tonight is no exception. He finished the too quick set with a poem and "Thank You Falettin Me Be Mice Elf Agin" as George sang back up. George gave Sly a big, hearty hug before he walked out stage right. I happened to be standing stage right at that precise moment, and I managed to give a stunned wave and smile to Sly, who beamed smiles back to me and everyone around, as he left. I stood in amazement, realizing the history I was standing in for a second, as P-Funk went into "Flashlight," "Not Just Knee Deep," "Mothership Connection" and a string of their hits before closing the show.
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1 - brinkley
they (clinton) did NOT
play in 2008 at nokia!
they performd there 2009
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!