In this lesson, we’re looking at pop-funk. Generally seen as popular, radio-friendly music, pop-funk is a pretty wide sub-genre, ranging from classic Michael Jackson to the output of modern players such as Cory Wong – part of a new breed of guitarists who skilfully blend old-school funk with other genres such as hip-hop, gospel and jazz. So here we’ll look at ideas from seven pop-funk players.
David Williams is one of the most important funk guitarists, yet remains largely unknown. His intricate lines have graced some of the biggest ever hits, including Rock With You, Billie Jean and Thriller.
