Amp Fiddler: Biography

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Birth Name:

Joseph Fiddler

Genres:

R&B and Soul Music, Contemporary R&B Music, Funk Music, Rock Music

Decades Active:

1980's|1990's|2000's

Joseph “Amp" Fiddler is a musician who has an extensive list of credits that extends across a couple decades. Fiddler, who produces and sings in addition to doing the bulk of his duties on keyboards, organs, and pianos, has played on records by Prince, the Brand New Heavies, Ramsey Lewis, George Clinton, the P-Funk All-Stars, the Dramatics, Primal Scream, Was Not Was, and Too Short. With significant help from bass-playing brother Thomas “Bubz" Fiddler (another member of the extended P-Funk family), Amp released With Respect on Elektra in 1990 as Mr. Fiddler. Although the record didn't fare well commercially, it was a solid update of ‘70s funk with modern production sensibilities. In 2002, Amp issued a 12" called Basementality on the Genuine label. Featuring a remix from close associate Kenny Dixon Jr. (AKA Moodymann), the record was an even split between modern soul and funky club music with Fiddler's talents boldly displayed.

- Andy Kellman, All Music Guide