We want the funk! Give up the funk!

This wish will soon be granted to Penn State, as funk legend George Clinton rolls into town for a free concert this weekend. George Clinton and The Parliament Funkadelic will tear the roof off of Rec Hall at 8 p.m. this Sunday.

The show is sponsored by the University Concert Committee, a student run organization committed to bringing popular music to Penn State at affordable prices.

Craig Mandel, publicity chair for the University Concert Committee, says the group funds about three shows a year and tries to represent a diverse blend of musical tastes.

They chose to bring George Clinton to Penn State because he is a legendary musical icon.

"Clinton brings with him a very diverse band," said Mandel (senior-real estate).

"Plus, we haven't had anyone in funk in a long time," he said.

Clinton, renowned for his rainbow-colored hair extensions and psychedelic wardrobe, is accompanied by an entourage of 20 or so musicians known as the P-Funk All Stars. The band is comprised of members of Clinton's two former bands -- the Parliament and Funkadelic.

Both bands were simultaneously fronted by Clinton during his peak of popularity in the '70s. Parliament, which focused on horns and gospel style vocals, was more radio friendly, while Funkadelic was more experimental, emphasizing a darker, more innovative guitar-influenced sound.

Clinton has been touring with the combined P-Funk All Stars since the early '80s in between solo projects.

Known for his offbeat lyrics and psychedelic sound, Clinton produced a number of hit singles throughout the 70s and 80s, including "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)" and the popular 1983 electro-funk hit "Atomic Dog."

George Clinton, at age 61, has been a revolutionary on the music scene for more than three decades, and his music continues to have a wide appeal to students today. Jon Dessen (sophomore-psychology) is one of many students who are excited about Sunday's show. "I can't wait to get funked up," he said.

Tickets for the show were free to Penn State students with a University Park ID. Unfortunately, those ticketless folks looking to get funky with George Clinton this weekend are out of luck--the show is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door the night of the show.