Gary “Mudbone” Cooper Joins The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center (TheFunkCenter) as Assistant Chief Funk Ambassador

Legendary musician helps champion history of funk music to old and new generations
(Dayton, OH – June 28, 2016) Famed funk musician, noted songwriter and former vocalist for Parliament Funkadelic, Gary “Mudbone” Cooper, has joined the Ohio-based Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center as “Assistant Chief Funk Ambassador” to bring news of TheFunkCenter’s opening to millions of fans who remember, appreciate and continue to jam to its rhythmic sounds.
Recognized as the man with a distinctive style and the creativity behind many of the major P-funk hits, Mudbone co-wrote and originally recorded “I’d Rather Be With You” with Bootsy Collins for Bootsy’s Rubber Band. This song remains one of Mudbone’s biggest selling records and one of the most sampled songs of all time. It has been used by Dr. Dre, NWA, Beyoncé in “Dangerously in Love,” Snoop Dogg in the film “Baby Boy,” Sugarbabes, Adina Howard in “Freak Like Me,” Leela James and countless others. Hence, proving to be a milestone music maker in the history of Funk and R&B, and a cornerstone in Hip-Hop.

David R. Webb, Sr., TheFunkCenter’s president and CEO, said, “I am honored to have a musician of Gary “Mudbone” Cooper’s reputation and caliber to join the organization as an ambassador and an advisory board member. To have Mr. Cooper, a music tastemaker, lend his voice to our institution and help us promote the archival materials, educational programs and music, is a dream come true.”

As a Funk Ambassador, Mudbone will engage in national, local, and international media interviews, speaking engagements in local schools and organizations, and fundraising efforts to help launch the Exhibition Center. In addition to his role as ambassador, Mudbone is writing an autobiography, working on documentaries and continuing to perform with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and other prominent musicians. Mudbone said, “I’m excited to introduce funk music to new fans and promote the mission and vision of TheFunkCenter. The world needs to know about the impact of these musicians and their continued influence over today’s music.”
FACT SHEET

About Funk Music Hall of Fame

TheFunkCenter is a not for profit 501 (c) (3) in Dayton, Ohio, established in 2013. Its mission is to house and maintain Funk music memorabilia, where the public, especially children, can be exposed to and educated about Funk music. TheFunkCenter will provide an opportunity for visitors to re-live the excitement of the funk music era, while children will get hands on experiences with instruments and props such as talk boxes.

Contact information:

Jannetta Warren: Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer
(937) 503-8651 or (937) 837-4441
jannetta.warren@thefunkcenter.org

www.thefunkcenter.org

Twitter – @thefunkcenter

About Gary “Mudbone” Cooper

“Atomic Dog” (drumbeat and backing vocals) with George Clinton, P-Funk
“Let’s Go All the Way,” the debut album and single, (written and performed by Mudbone) with Sly Fox. A multi-million seller that ignited the Rap hit by the Boogie Boys titled, “A Fly Girl”, also used on the movie sound track “Iron Man 3” and the popular video game “Grand Theft Auto 5”.
“Freedom’s Coming” (co-written by Mudbone) with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation for the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa
Soundtracks:
Writing and performing on the Paramount Pictures soundtrack “Darkness of Your Heart” produced by Dave Stewart and Mick Jagger for the film “Alfie”, starring Jude Law.
Writing and co-writing the music for the French cartoon series “Funky Cops.”

Contact information:

Phone: (513) 322-4809
Email: mudbone.cooper@thefunkcenter.org
Facebook: Bone Cooper