Amp Fiddler


Joseph Anthony "Amp" Fiddler was an American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer from Detroit, Michigan. His musical styles included funk, soul, dance and electronica. He was probably best known for his contributions to the band Enchantment, and as part of George Clinton's Parliament and Funkadelic groups from 1985 to 1996.
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Early life

Fiddler was born in Detroit on May 17, 1958. He began studying music at the age of 16. After graduating from high school, he continued studying music at Wayne County Community College, Oakland Community College, and Oakland University. He left Oakland University to go on tour full-time with Enchantment.

Career

Fiddler worked with George Clinton, Moodymann, Stephanie McKay, Jamiroquai, Prince, Was (Not Was), the Brand New Heavies, Fishbone, Corinne Bailey Rae and neo soul artist Maxwell.
Working with his brother, Bubz, Fiddler released the album With Respect in 1991 on Elektra, recording under the name Mr. Fiddler. His debut album as Amp Fiddler, Waltz of a Ghetto Fly, was released on March 9, 2004. His final album, Basementality, was released in 2021.
Fiddler received a Kresge Artist Fellowship in 2020.
Fiddler was credited with introducing hip-hop producer J Dilla to the Akai MPC sampling drum machine and also to A Tribe Called Quest member Q-Tip, who introduced the young Dilla into the music industry world.
In regard to Dilla's memory, Fiddler said:

Personal life, illness, and death

Fiddler married Tombi Stewart in 2023. He had a son from a previous relationship.
Following ongoing health issues and recovery from surgery in 2022, a fundraiser was arranged for Fiddler in Detroit on December 10, 2023, to help cover his medical expenses. He died from cancer at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on December18, 2023, at the age of 65.

Discography

Albums

With Respect Waltz of a Ghetto Fly – UK No. 82Afro Strut – UK No. 126Inspiration Information – with Sly and RobbieMotor City Booty Kindred Live – with Will SessionsAmp Dog Knights The One – with Will Sessions
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Singles, maxi-singles, and EPs

  • "Basementality"
  • "Love and War"
  • "Possibilities"
  • "I Believe in You" – UK No. 72
  • "Dreamin" – UK No. 71
  • "Too High"
  • "If You Can't Get Me Off Your Mind"
  • "I Believe in You"
  • "Eye to Eye"
  • "Right Where You Are"
  • "Ridin' / Faith"
  • "Hope / Dope"
  • "If I Don't" – featuring Corinne Bailey Rae
  • "Find My Way"
  • "Stay or Move On"
  • "Inspiration Information" – with Sly and Robbie
  • "Blackhouse " – with Sly and Robbie
  • "Take It" – featuring Raphael Saadiq
  • "Basementality 2"
  • "Bassmentality 3"
  • "Motor City Booty"
  • "So Sweet"
  • "Lost Without You" – with Will Sessions
  • "Reminiscin'" – with Will Sessions
  • "Rendezvous" – with Will Sessions
  • "Keep Coming"
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