Funk icon Amp Fiddler mourned, leaving a timeless melody at 65

Detroit mourns the loss of one of its beloved musical legends, Joseph “Amp” Fiddler. The influential funk musician, singer, songwriter, and keyboardist passed away at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer. Fiddler’s impact on the Detroit music scene, his contributions to Parliament-Funkadelic, and his mentorship of iconic hip-hop producer J Dilla and many others have left an indelible mark on the world of music. “Amp’s heart will forever be his real legend,” said poet and musical guru Jessica Caremoor. “I am so grateful to have known him and the love he showed my sone over the years is what we will never forget. He is a gift to anyone he touched. We are thankful for him.” T3 from the legendary Detroit group Slum Village posted a tribute to Fiddler stating, “If it had not been for you, I don’t know where Slum Village would be today. Thank you, brother. Tell Dilla and Baatin, Wut Up Doe.” Joseph Anthony Fiddler, born on May 17th, 1958, began his musical journey as a backup keyboardist and vocalist in the early 1980s. Leaving his studies under the tutelage of the late Harold McKinney at Oakland University, Fiddler joined the R&B...