I met Funky Ned when I was a teenager just cutting my teeth on learning how to play bass. My music teacher Mr. Wright took me to H.D Woodson to play in their band. They were doing the Wiz. I was playing in the music room thinking I was doing something. I was holding my own till Ned came in. He checked me out for a bit then asked to play my bass. I handed him my Fender Jazz and he ran circles around me. Very nice guy and offered me some tips. One of the best bass lessons I ever got. He is just amazing. Very under rated.
Great interview from a legend in not only Go-Go but in the music industry. One of my first mentors, however brief it was and aside from the fact we bumped heads because I was young and thought I knew everything. He taught me and my Huckabucks brothers so much. Love you life Funky Ned.
@Yahawashi_Is_The_Messiah he never said that directly but I think it was definitely implied because I don’t remember us ever speaking about reading music as a drummer
@Yahawashi_Is_The_Messiah one of the main things I remember is do it over until you get it right. No excuses. Good is not going to cut it, make it as close to perfect as possible. The other thing was keep it clean, less is more. I always had a lot of ghost notes on the snare, mostly unintentionally being a new drummer feeling my way. As I remember it really irritated him lol. As I grew older I understood more what he meant. I still have the ghost notes there but they are more refined and played with purpose.
Oh yes! Remember The Huckabucks Band very well. Still have your bands two studio albums to this day.😁💯🎵❤️ Heard Funky Ned helped get your band started years ago. Remember when y'all came to bowling Green, Va. Town Hall. Right here in my hometown. Loved it!❤️💯🎵🥁😁
Bear n Redds from reds n the boys... I give them their props... but Ned jive put his self. N a whole other league the way he slays that bass... on those R.E. Grooves... n it’s just my opinion... no disrespect to Redds or Sugar 🐻
My all time favorite bass player and I've seen and came to know a few not to mention my self, But Mr. Funky Ned just does it 4 me bro. I mean his favorite is Verdine White of EWF. And yes he is a perfectionist just like his parents, but Mr. Funky Ned has the spiritual gift not sayn VW dont.. But with the GoGo style Mr. Funky Ned is the 1. R&B Verdine White is 1. Man I miss his playing and seeing him and Footz, J Boogie, /mick. Blew me away in the 80's man. ya just don't know what I witness back then, 70's 80's time of the life. Ty Bro
Incredible Bass Guitarist, fantastic interview 👌🏿👏🏿👏🏿 I once had conversations with Federico Del Pena about coming to perform here, he really wanted to, but had just been through surgery. Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
Wow! Aretha Franklin tried to carry Funky Ned and RE over some outfit video stuff.😱 Did not want to give them and autograph. Great he took that experience and made it positive. Great stories he told on starting out in go go music, then playing bass guitar 🎸 for Maxwell and N'Shell Dachello or however you say here name.🤣🤣 She really can play bass guitar too
As I guy who crew up in DC and remembers taking down the Go-Go Posters for my room and the love for the up and coming Bands (Class Ayre Rayde, Pepworth, Reality, AM/FM) these docs brings back so many memories!!! I think all official DC Go Go heads have so many Go-Go memories (The Fight with Funk and Lil Benny, Go-Go Live at the Cap and so many more!!) Great Content!! Keep it going!!!
It’s nothing like back in the day gogo you had to physically experience it to understand the real love for the culture. I had a slight setback my camera equipment was stolen but I have new equipment and will start back next month. Stay tuned! 💯
@@walkerredds5999 long over due is Washington d.c setting trends in fashion, hip hop fashion statement *(UNIFORM) was borrowed from us, We never got the credit tho.
I use to watch Funky from the side of the stage at the Club LeBaron. I watched where positioned his fingers on the Bass...He inspired me...He was funky when he was young
Thats my homie always keeping it 💯 👌 grew up in highland ned grew up down 6th st i hung wit godfava jungle boogie up top but ned always a real solid bro 💘
When i stopped playing after 1980 i heard this cat play WOW he was my inspiration to pick the bass bac up in 1992 i remember my brother inlaw saying man its this young guy tht play bass they call him Funky Ned man he is the spitting image of your playing style i took tht as a complement and i listen to him for yrs
Funky Ned said in a interview years ago, he's musically trained with bass guitar and knows how to also engineer and mix music. It paid off with leaving go go music and getting gigs with R and B groups.
"Funky Ned" really "hit the nail on the head" with the comment about 'dancing while drumming'. I can't play without that felling, like I'm on the dance floor, fo' sho'!
Mike taught me that lesson when I was about 18 or 19 in a studio session he said to me, Bink less is more and from that moment I have lived that philosophy as I played bass, he gave me the best advice and mentorship way back then but I bet he don't even remember it lol, I used to hit his pager up twice a week lol
Less is still more my friend... and I'll share with you now what I've learned over the last 22 years: less may be more, but, Christ is ALL you'll ever need. Godspeed to you Charles
When I see funky Ned all I can think of is funky stuff…his bass line /white boy@ footz -foot pedal…that’s a groove that can’t be reproduced when the three of them play it ..along with Dave @ dc vocals…played fast but smooth ..hmm better ask some somebody …Respect to funky Ned …Rare Essence forever …
Man, I miss those songs in D minor. We had a couple others like "Back Up Against the Wall" and one of my alllll time favorites, "Do It On Down". Funky Stuff! Yes sir! Thank you for that! Godspeed to you sir!
Damn good story from Funky Ned, I go back to '83 at Cherry's and the Panorama Room and he always been one of my favorite members from Essence, the first time I saw him on television playing with Maxwell I was proud of him, the Aretha Franklin story I kind of heard it first hand from D. Floyd at Rev Wrenn's Barbershop in DC in the 80s, he didn't give details, just said Aretha was a trip
25 25 25, can I get 30, 35 35 35, can I get 40. Girls wanna shake that ass, but you gotta give up the cash. Don't be a fool with your money!!! Yes indeed baby...lol
Walker Redd is on to something. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us. The idea of him recording and archiving this info using many of the grassroot originators is outstanding and should be recognized by the powers that be on Capitol Hill... DC is the capital of the nation. Godspeed to you sir! Funky Ned
@@mneal777able Thank you sir. Wishing all the best to you as well. In my eyes you are my TBE as the baddest bass player ever in GO-GO History. See you at the R.E Reunion May 14th. May God keep blessing you in life and your musicianship.
I met Funky Ned when I was a teenager just cutting my teeth on learning how to play bass. My music teacher Mr. Wright took me to H.D Woodson to play in their band. They were doing the Wiz. I was playing in the music room thinking I was doing something. I was holding my own till Ned came in. He checked me out for a bit then asked to play my bass. I handed him my Fender Jazz and he ran circles around me. Very nice guy and offered me some tips. One of the best bass lessons I ever got. He is just amazing. Very under rated.
Great interview from a legend in not only Go-Go but in the music industry. One of my first mentors, however brief it was and aside from the fact we bumped heads because I was young and thought I knew everything. He taught me and my Huckabucks brothers so much. Love you life Funky Ned.
@Yahawashi_Is_The_Messiah he never said that directly but I think it was definitely implied because I don’t remember us ever speaking about reading music as a drummer
@Yahawashi_Is_The_Messiah one of the main things I remember is do it over until you get it right. No excuses. Good is not going to cut it, make it as close to perfect as possible. The other thing was keep it clean, less is more. I always had a lot of ghost notes on the snare, mostly unintentionally being a new drummer feeling my way. As I remember it really irritated him lol. As I grew older I understood more what he meant. I still have the ghost notes there but they are more refined and played with purpose.
Oh yes! Remember The Huckabucks Band very well. Still have your bands two studio albums to this day.😁💯🎵❤️ Heard Funky Ned helped get your band started years ago. Remember when y'all came to bowling Green, Va. Town Hall. Right here in my hometown. Loved it!❤️💯🎵🥁😁
Great Great interview
Micheal”funky ned “Neal... The baddest gogo band bass player ever... period.
What about Redds????..Or Bear???
Bear n Redds from reds n the boys... I give them their props... but Ned jive put his self. N a whole other league the way he slays that bass... on those R.E. Grooves... n it’s just my opinion... no disrespect to Redds or Sugar 🐻
@@teabaggz4135 I hear u bro..PEACE
@marvin hagler a bro if u get the chance. Go listen to R.E. Roll call live from the metro club. N listen to how Ned handles that bass.
@@teabaggz4135 Grew up..hearing the brother..AND just bought the live from Metro 87
There was nothing like seeing/hearing Funky Ned play live! He's by far my favorite bass player! Flawlessly skilled!
My all time favorite bass player and I've seen and came to know a few not to mention my self,
But Mr. Funky Ned just does it 4 me bro. I mean his favorite is Verdine White of EWF. And yes he is a perfectionist just like his parents, but Mr. Funky Ned has the spiritual gift not sayn VW dont.. But with the GoGo style Mr. Funky Ned is the 1.
R&B Verdine White is 1.
Man I miss his playing and seeing him and Footz, J Boogie, /mick. Blew me away in the 80's man. ya just don't know what I witness back then, 70's 80's time of the life.
Ty Bro
Incredible Bass Guitarist, fantastic interview 👌🏿👏🏿👏🏿
I once had conversations with Federico Del Pena about coming to perform here, he really wanted to, but had just been through surgery.
Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
Wow! Aretha Franklin tried to carry Funky Ned and RE over some outfit video stuff.😱 Did not want to give them and autograph. Great he took that experience and made it positive. Great stories he told on starting out in go go music, then playing bass guitar 🎸 for Maxwell and N'Shell Dachello or however you say here name.🤣🤣 She really can play bass guitar too
As I guy who crew up in DC and remembers taking down the Go-Go Posters for my room and the love for the up and coming Bands (Class Ayre Rayde, Pepworth, Reality, AM/FM) these docs brings back so many memories!!! I think all official DC Go Go heads have so many Go-Go memories (The Fight with Funk and Lil Benny, Go-Go Live at the Cap and so many more!!) Great Content!! Keep it going!!!
I feel you Old Bald Coach! It's amazing to see what Walker Redds is doing... Oh those memories! Godspeed to you sir!
It’s nothing like back in the day gogo you had to physically experience it to understand the real love for the culture. I had a slight setback my camera equipment was stolen but I have new equipment and will start back next month. Stay tuned! 💯
@@walkerredds5999 long over due is Washington d.c setting trends in fashion, hip hop fashion statement *(UNIFORM) was borrowed from us, We never got the credit tho.
I listen to a gogo tape back in 68 Lit 🔥🔥 🔥 RE
I use to watch Funky from the side of the stage at the Club LeBaron. I watched where positioned his fingers on the Bass...He inspired me...He was funky when he was young
DOPE interview!!...This is historical fr....
The baddest band that ever step out
This was really good.
Been a RE fan since 1981✊🏽
Great interview fellas.
RE FOREVERMORE 💖🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thats my homie always keeping it 💯 👌 grew up in highland ned grew up down 6th st i hung wit godfava jungle boogie up top but ned always a real solid bro 💘
When i stopped playing after 1980 i heard this cat play WOW he was
my inspiration to pick the bass bac up in 1992 i remember my brother inlaw
saying man its this young guy tht play bass they call him Funky Ned man
he is the spitting image of your playing style i took tht as a complement and i listen
to him for yrs
Are you still playing?!
Funky Ned said in a interview years ago, he's musically trained with bass guitar and knows how to also engineer and mix music. It paid off with leaving go go music and getting gigs with R and B groups.
LEGEND on the Bass !!
"Funky Ned" really "hit the nail on the head" with the comment about 'dancing while drumming'. I can't play without that felling, like I'm on the dance floor, fo' sho'!
This guy here...🔥🔥🔥🔥
R.E. 4LIFE
Mike taught me that lesson when I was about 18 or 19 in a studio session he said to me, Bink less is more and from that moment I have lived that philosophy as I played bass, he gave me the best advice and mentorship way back then but I bet he don't even remember it lol, I used to hit his pager up twice a week lol
Less is still more my friend... and I'll share with you now what I've learned over the last 22 years: less may be more, but, Christ is ALL you'll ever need. Godspeed to you Charles
@Mike Neal hope to catch up with you soon bro 🙏
Class Band, loved being with you guys, What EVER happened to them ?
BigBrotha Funky Ned Always kept it in the Pocket!!!!
"Funky Bottom Ensemble Solidification"
When I see funky Ned all I can think of is funky stuff…his bass line /white boy@ footz -foot pedal…that’s a groove that can’t be reproduced when the three of them play it ..along with Dave @ dc vocals…played fast but smooth ..hmm better ask some somebody …Respect to funky Ned …Rare Essence forever …
Man, I miss those songs in D minor. We had a couple others like "Back Up Against the Wall" and one of my alllll time favorites, "Do It On Down". Funky Stuff! Yes sir! Thank you for that! Godspeed to you sir!
What happened to the CLASS BAND, they played with you guys on most stages. Where are they now ?
One of my favorite bass player
Great Job Walker Redds
Amen to that!
At the time I was going to Kenmore Jr. High in Landover Md.
THE CAPITOL CENTER LIT
Damn good story from Funky Ned, I go back to '83 at Cherry's and the Panorama Room and he always been one of my favorite members from Essence, the first time I saw him on television playing with Maxwell I was proud of him, the Aretha Franklin story I kind of heard it first hand from D. Floyd at Rev Wrenn's Barbershop in DC in the 80s, he didn't give details, just said Aretha was a trip
Great interview Chris. My homie.
Thanks fam appreciate it! 💯
Walker Redds is doing it right!
25 25 25, can I get 30, 35 35 35, can I get 40. Girls wanna shake that ass, but you gotta give up the cash. Don't be a fool with your money!!!
Yes indeed baby...lol
Excellent interview.
Walker Redds is on it!!!
RE JELLED REAL GOOD
Simple City Crew Slick Rick Bones Beasley Sugar Bee Loyed Garfield Izzard Lonnie you know where to find us up in the circle we love Rare Essence 💯
Great interview!
Good Stuff & History👍🏾
Walker Redd is on to something. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us. The idea of him recording and archiving this info using many of the grassroot originators is outstanding and should be recognized by the powers that be on Capitol Hill... DC is the capital of the nation. Godspeed to you sir! Funky Ned
@@mneal777able Thank you sir. Wishing all the best to you as well. In my eyes you are my TBE as the baddest bass player ever in GO-GO History. See you at the R.E Reunion May 14th. May God keep blessing you in life and your musicianship.
BODY MOVES IS MY 6 YEAR OLD GRAND DAUGHTERS FAVORITE GO GO SONG
See, at 6 years old even she knows what's up! From the mouth of babes. Thank you Joann! Funky Ned
I did not know Mike's name until today. Even though I have been inspired by his playing and his sound on Sumthin' Sumthin' for decades. Shame on me!
Incredible
Classic interview
R.E. 4Life
RIP footz
Highland
WOW! You ain’t give Redds and the Boys for your style 🤦🏽♂️
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