Joseph Fiddler, the funk musician known as Amp Fiddler who became famous for his solo work and collaborations with generations of musicians, has died at the age of 65.
A statement on social media said: "Detroit's renowned global ambassador for funk, soul and electronic music, keyboardist, producer, Afrofuturist and guide to many, has changed his age at the age of 65." And now he is fighting a noble Battle against cancer. » he rests in peace and strength.
Fiddler was born and raised in Detroit. He started playing the keyboard and presented his own works. One of them approached George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic, who invited Fiddler to work with him in 1984. Fiddler toured with the band for over ten years and performed with the band on the Prince song We Can Funk. He also appeared on The Warren Zevon Show and Wasn't in the 1980s.
In the 1990s, Fiddler played on demos for neo-soul singer Maxwell and contributed to his platinum debut album, Urban Hang Suite. He played on Seal's second album (including the hit "Kiss From a Rose"), Primal Scream's "Give Out But Don't Give Up" and Charles and Charles' worldwide hit "Will I Lie to You?" Eddie.
In collaboration with the Detroit manufacturer Moodymann, he discovered a new facet of his style. "A lot of us in Detroit do things for each other," Fiddler later said. “We give a lot of ourselves without expecting big results or having big egos. »
Another great Detroit fiddler crossed paths with young J Dilla. Fiddler was mentored by hip-hop sampler producer MPC, who became an important part of his work and introduced him to Q-Tip or A Tribe Called Quest, whom he hired. . his work known to a wider audience. Dilla and Fiddler were also creative partners, recording Fiddler's most successful solo album, 2004's Amp Fiddler, Waltz of a Ghetto Fly (he previously released an album called Mr Fiddler in 1990).
Corinne Bailey Rae guested on Afro Strut's next album, which was followed by collaborations with Sly and Robbie on the full-length Inspiration Information. After a hiatus, he returned in 2016 with Motor City Booty and released three more albums, most recently Basementality in 2021.
His connection to the world of dance music remained and he appeared on albums by artists such as Carl Craig, Model 500, Basement Jaxx and Scuba. Most recently, he co-wrote The Omnichord Real Book, the latest album by neo-soul singer Meshell Ndegeocello.
Radio and record label boss Gilles Peterson was among those who paid tribute to Fiddler, calling him "the king and queen of Detroit" ... a major influence on musicians around the world; He connected generations and scenes...a mentor to so many. "
Drummer and producer Questlove wrote: “RIP brother Amp Pfunk for all the talk about the tour. For all music. Especially of course [Dilla] who was our mentor, thanks bro."
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