Remembering Amp Fiddler: Detroit's Funk Legend Passes at 65

Joseph "Amp" Fiddler, the influential Detroit musician known for his work with Parliament-Funkadelic and mentorship of J Dilla, has passed away at the age of 65 after battling cancer. Fiddler was a key figure in the Detroit music scene, collaborating with artists such as Maxwell, Brand New Heavies, and Raphael Saadiq. He was also credited with introducing J Dilla to Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, launching Dilla's career. Tributes have poured in for Fiddler, who was celebrated for his contributions to funk, soul, and electronic music.