Renowned Detroit Musician Amp Fiddler Dies at 65

Fiddler, Known for His Contributions to Funk, Soul, and Hip-Hop, Remembered as 'The Best of the Best'

Amp Fiddler, celebrated Detroit musician who played with Parliament and Funkadelic, and mentored J Dilla, has died at 65 after a battle with cancer.
Fiddler's family is seeking donations to help cover funeral expenses through a GoFundMe page previously launched to help cover his medical expenses.
Fiddler made significant contributions to the worlds of funk, soul, hip-hop, and dance music throughout his career, working with artists like Prince, Sly & Robbie, Carl Craig, and Moodymann.
He famously introduced J Dilla to the Akai MPC drum machine and the future hip-hop legend to Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest.
Tributes have been pouring in from artists and fans alike, describing Fiddler as 'the best of the best' and a 'positive force to everyone around him.'