Rodney ‘Skeet’ Curtis Archives
Groove – Episode #109: Rodney “Skeet” Curtis
Few bassists have etched their legacy as indelibly as Rodney “Skeet” Curtis. This is a reflection on his 40-year odyssey, and it reveals not just a musician but a maestro who has continually redefined the electric bass. Skeet is our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - The No Treble Podcast.
Brubaker Guitars Announces Rodney “Skeet” Curtis Signature Bass
Parliament Funkadelic and Maceo Parker bassist Rodney “Skeet” Curtis has teamed up with Brubaker Guitars to create the a signature bass called the JXB-Extreme II Skeet Model. The bass, which was developed over two years, is based on the company’s JXB series and comes in four-, five-, and six-string versions. It features a buckeye burl maple theme for the body’s...
Funkadelic is Back with 33 Songs After 33 Years
Funkadelic has released an album of new music after a 33-year hiatus. is the first album the legendary funk group led by George Clinton has released since 1981’s The Electric Spanking of War Babies. The new record, which combines classic funk with hip-hop sounds, features several bassists, including Rodney ‘Skeet’ Curtis, Lige Curry, Jeff ‘Cherokee’ Bunn, and Michael B. Patterson....