Fuzzy Haskins was like no other musician. He danced and walked to his own tune.
On Mar. 17, Haskins' long-time pal and collaborator shared the devastating news that the vocalist has died over social media.
"We are saddened to announce the passing of an original Parliament Funkadelic member Clarence Eugene 'Fuzzy' Haskins (born June 8, 1941-March 17th, 2023)," wrote Goerge Clinton.
Another member of the Parliament Funkadelic, or P-Funk, also took to social media to pay tribute to the late vocalist.
"Prayer's going out to Clarence 'Fuzzys' Haskins family & friends. We lost his frequency today 3-17- 23," Bootsy Collins wrote.
"He was an original Parliament/Funkadelic inducted in the RHOF. We will miss u my friend, bandmate & Soul brother! Thx u for ur guidance in my pup year's. Bootsy baby!!"
As of this writing, there is no confirmed cause of death.
Fuzzy Haskins' Life
Haskins was an original member of P-Funk; known to have an "explosive stage presence," as per Pitchfork, and he was also a great songwriter.
P-Punk was known to release music following the funk style with a twist of psychedelic culture. Despite being formed back in the 1950s, P-Funk remains one of the most influential bands in music.
Some of their chart-topping hits include "Giving Up the Funk" in 1975, "Flash Light" in 1978, and more.
Clinton had nothing but great things to say about his former member. He revealed that aside from vocals, Haskins also worked the drums-and he was good at it, too.
"He was a good drummer as well, as he proved on 'Can You Get to That,' which he also co-wrote," the website read. "Some of Fuzzy's best vocals appeared on Funkadelic's 1972 LP America Eats Its Young, most notably on 'Ms Lucifers Love.' But singing wasn't the only thing that Fuzzy brought to P-Funk."
"He was known, during live P-Funk shows, to don skin-tight bodysuits and gyrate against the microphone pole as he whipped the crowd into a frenzy, especially when they performed 'Standing on the Verge of Getting it On.'"
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Solo Career
After his years-long stint wit P-Funk, Haskins eventually forged his own way in the industry as a solo artist.
He released his first studio album, "A Whole Notha Thang" in 1976, followed by "Radio Active" in 1978, then "A Whole Nother Radio Active Thang" in 1994.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 by none other than Prince.
Prince had said in his induction: "Funk is a force that tore the roof off the sucker that is modern music."
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