Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus (OV)

Season Two Premiere. A cornerstone figure in funk music, George Clinton built a funk empire with outrageous costumes, frequent band-name changes, and an occasional bit of nudity--and forged a lasting sound that went on to fuel a whole new genre--hip hop.

With a penchant for pyrotechnics, glitter, custom boots and marijuana, Rick James' quest to become a black rock star reached its apex when a throwaway song, "Super Freak," topped the charts and gave him the fame he'd dreamt of.

In the mid-'80s, funk star Rick James was riding high on top of the music world. But between his rivalry with Prince, crusade against MTV and run-ins with the law, Rick fell further under the influence of cocaine.

The career of legendary bassist Bootsy Collins, who worked alongside greats James Brown and George Clinton before becoming a funk star of his own.

A look at the compelling and often ruthless forces that propelled James Brown, a.k.a. "Mr. Dynamite," to soul stardom.

At the height of his fame, James Brown reigned supreme as the king of funk, the first voice and innovator of a brand new musical genre. Behind the scenes, Brown was a taskmaster, feuding with rivals as well as members of his own band.

Morris Day, eine der wichtigsten Figuren in der Geschichte des Funk, war ein ehrgeiziger Drummer, der zum Inbegriff der Coolness wurde. Der Kult-Frontmann hat sein Leben im Ruhm nicht zuletzt seinem Jugendfreund Prince Rogers Nelson zu verdanken.

One of the biggest characters in funk history, Morris Day was an aspiring drummer who became the embodiment of "cool." The iconic frontman might have had a different life altogether, if not for his childhood friend, Prince Rogers Nelson.

Season Two Finale. The mystery and myth behind the Queen of Funk, an artist who should have been a superstar, Betty Davis. A small town southern girl, Betty exploded onto the music scene in the early '70's as a model and a muse.

A glimpse of the craziest stories of some of the best funk artists.