In Memory
Transition Home to the Great Spirit
Date: June 24, 2016 - 11:54am
~ A special message from a good friend and brother ~
The following is a special montage of Bernie's music put together by a dear family friend. Enjoy.
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wrote on June 25, 2016
I didn't know of him until now. Huge talent. R.I.P.
wrote on June 25, 2016
Thank you for your treasure of music you gave us.
You will never be forgotten, R.I.P.
You will never be forgotten, R.I.P.
wrote on June 25, 2016
Thank you so much!! You changed my life. Period that's it. Funk on Bernie! You will never be forgotten!!!
wrote on June 25, 2016
wounded...had immense pleasure watching the whole parliament/funkadelic thang Manchester UK...experience I,ll never forget...thank you...
wrote on June 25, 2016
R.I.P.?
wrote on June 25, 2016
My heart so heavy right now I listen to your music as a very young kid to now. I bought your album Funk of ages and would listen to it religiously. U were truly a spiritual funky inspiration. I'm in tears right now. I love u Bernie. Rejoice in Heaven!!!
wrote on June 25, 2016
Thank you Bernie for sharing your musical genius with the world.
wrote on June 25, 2016
Rest in Peace brother. Thank you, Thank you for bringing us the truth. Funk is its own reward.
wrote on June 25, 2016
One of my favorite perfomers to see live.. Even got to watch him soundcheck a bunch of times. Wow the talent he had.. The Woo Wariors were so much fun to see. Very sad to hear.. I will cherish my moments seeing him!!!
wrote on June 25, 2016
RIP Bernie. Thanks for the Funk.
wrote on June 25, 2016
Judie I want to say Thank You. For your unselfish heart. For sharing updates with us. I will keep praying for you & it was y Honor to pray for Bernie. It takes a loving su pportive partner to bring out the best in the person they love. I feel certain you did that for Bernie. And now you've given him wings to fly May You find Joy in your memories.
wrote on June 25, 2016
It's difficult to say goodbye to a mentor...A man who has influenced my style of play, my writing, and my soul for so many years....The master keyboardist, wizard and one of the true musical genius's behind the great Parliament-Funkadelic ground breaking funk opus, "KNEE-DEEP." 15 minutes of the most funky, soulful, melodic, most hypnotic chord progressions in music history.."The Freak of the Week!"
The Wizard of Woo totally slayed the keyboard tracks on this recording, and everything else he played....But in my humble opinion, no other funk offering will ever top KNEE DEEP! With George Clinton and Philipe Wynn....Knee Deep is one of the most sampled tracks in hip/hop lore....
He was brilliant! An incredible teacher...An "out of this world" pianist/keyboardist and composer....Bernie's hooks will be sung forever...And they should be...Rest with the ancestors now Bernie. After so many years of labor, you've earned this reward. Peace!
The Wizard of Woo totally slayed the keyboard tracks on this recording, and everything else he played....But in my humble opinion, no other funk offering will ever top KNEE DEEP! With George Clinton and Philipe Wynn....Knee Deep is one of the most sampled tracks in hip/hop lore....
He was brilliant! An incredible teacher...An "out of this world" pianist/keyboardist and composer....Bernie's hooks will be sung forever...And they should be...Rest with the ancestors now Bernie. After so many years of labor, you've earned this reward. Peace!
wrote on June 25, 2016
God bless you Bernie.... your music lives on through the funk !!!! One Love and you will always remain in our Hearts Forever.
wrote on June 25, 2016
Bernie Worrell's music was my candle in a dark room. He made me feel alive and not alone in this big world. Thank you isn't a strong enough word but it's all that I can say right now.
wrote on June 25, 2016
Thank you. i miss you funk.
wrote on June 25, 2016
My first and only professor. Bernie produced the first Momma Stud record and I'm so very saddened by the news. He and I grew particularly close, and he remained in contact with all the Momma Stud members throughout all these years. A true soul, that never stepped out of his spiritual boundaries, with absolute artistic integrity and his music reflected that. When Bernard played or sang, something happened to me on a cellular level, something new, his entire sound is the backbone of West Coast hip hop (ask Dre). My love goes out to Judy and Basil. Goodbye professor Wizard.
wrote on June 25, 2016
Thank you Bernie Worrell for what you gave to this world. So many good healing feelings through those keystrokes. Nobody but You. Saw the Mothership land @ the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis. Y'all tore the roof off the sucker! And when You released ' All the Woo In the World' I played the grooves off the sucker?????. So again thanks Bernie. And my condolences to the Family??????.
Rest N' Funk Dr.???
Rest N' Funk Dr.???
wrote on June 25, 2016
You will be most missed, Sir. It was a pleasure knowing you for the short time that I did. You were a warm and genuine man and you radiated music like no one I've ever seen. I hope that you're surrounded by love wherever you are now.
wrote on June 25, 2016
I met you at a "Bucket of Bernie Brains" show a while back. You were incredibly nice and put on a wonderful show. Rest In Piece Bernie.
wrote on June 25, 2016
I will never forget my first p-funk concert with Bernie playing the keyboard like a berzerk. he was getting 1 with the keyboard. There was a special connection between him and the music.Everyone could feel it. Thank you for the MAGIC!