Amp Fiddler Explained

Amp Fiddler
Birth Name:Joseph Anthony Fiddler
Birth Date:16 May 1958
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Death Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Label:Ampliphonic

Joseph Anthony "Amp" Fiddler (May 17, 1958 – December 18, 2023) was an American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer from Detroit, Michigan. His musical styles included funk, soul, dance and electronica. He was probably best known for his contributions to the band Enchantment, and as part of George Clinton's Parliament and Funkadelic groups from 1985 to 1996.[1]

Early life

Fiddler was born in Detroit on May 17, 1958.[2] [3] [4] He began studying music at the age of 16.[5] After graduating from high school, he continued studying music at Wayne County Community College, Oakland Community College, and Oakland University. He left Oakland University to go on tour full-time with Enchantment.

Career

Fiddler 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.[6] [7]

Working with his brother, Bubz (bass guitarist, producer and songwriter), Fiddler released the album With Respect in 1991 on Elektra, recording under the name Mr. Fiddler. His debut album as Amp Fiddler, Waltz of a Ghetto Fly, was released on March 9, 2004.[8] His final album, Basementality, was released in 2021.

Fiddler received a Kresge Artist Fellowship in 2020.

Fiddler was credited with introducing hip-hop producer J Dilla to the Akai MPC sampling drum machine[9] and also to A Tribe Called Quest member Q-Tip,[10] who introduced the young Dilla into the music industry world.

In regard to Dilla's memory, Fiddler said:

Personal life, illness, and death

Fiddler married Tombi Stewart in 2023. He had a son from a previous relationship.[11]

Following ongoing health issues and recovery from surgery in 2022, a fundraiser was arranged for Fiddler in Detroit on December 10, 2023, to help cover his medical expenses.[9] He died from cancer at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on December18, 2023,[11] at the age of 65.[11] [12] [13]

Discography

Albums

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Singles, maxi-singles, and EPs

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BBC – collective – amp fiddler interview and session . . https://archive.today/20120722075402/www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A2378595 . July 22, 2012.
  2. Web site: Bennett . Chuck . May 17, 2018 . Society Confidential: Musician Amp Fiddler celebrates 60th birthday at Willis Show Bar . December 18, 2023 . The Detroit News.
  3. News: Graham . Adam . Amp Fiddler, influential Detroit funk musician, dies at 65 . December 18, 2023 . . December 18, 2023.
  4. News: Beaumont-Thomas . Ben . Amp Fiddler, funk musician with all-star collaborations, dies aged 65 . December 18, 2023 . . December 18, 2023.
  5. News: Amp Fiddler talks early years, J Dilla and new album, 'Motor City Booty' . December 18, 2023 . Rolling Out . December 17, 2016.
  6. Web site: Amp Fiddler : interview . Hands . Steve . March 2004 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20060325085631/http://www.musicomh.com/interviews/amp-fiddler.htm . March 25, 2006.
  7. Web site: Amp Fiddler . Clubbity . December 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070311071943/http://www.clubbity.com/charts_fea.asp?ID=39&tipo=interviews&offset=30 . March 11, 2007 . March 11, 2007.
  8. Web site: Amp Fiddler – Waltz of a Ghetto Fly Album Reviews, Songs & More . . December 18, 2023.
  9. Web site: Fundraiser planned for Detroit's Amp Fiddler . Broccoli . Zimmer . Joe . . November 28, 2023 . December 18, 2023.
  10. Web site: Amp Fiddler . . December 18, 2023.
  11. News: Amp Fiddler, Versatile Keyboardist, Singer and Mentor, Dies at 65. Rubin. Mike. The New York Times. December 26, 2023. December 26, 2023. limited.
  12. Web site: Amp Fiddler Has Died; Cause Of Death . Murray . Robin . December 18, 2023 . . December 18, 2023.
  13. News: McCollum . Brian . Amp Fiddler, revered Detroit musician, had a career that spanned genres and decades . Detroit Free Press . December 18, 2023.
  14. Lewis . Pete . Amp Fiddler: Funky Sensation . October 2008 . December 18, 2023 . . 1101.
  15. Web site: Amp Fiddler . . December 18, 2023.
  16. Book: Roberts, David . 2006 . British Hit Singles & Albums . 19th . Guinness World Records Limited . London . 1-904994-10-5 . 22.

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