EPISODE 210 THOMAS LOCKETT OF THE BAND SLAVE

THIS IS THE G PODCAST EPISODE 210 THOMAS LOCKETT OF THE BAND SLAVE . Summary . This Episode of This Is The G Podcast features a conversation with Thomas Lockett, one of the original members of the funk band Slave. The conversation covers the formation of the band, their rise to fame, internal conflicts, and the legal battles they faced. The chapter titles include the introduction and week in news, the introduction of Thomas Lockett and discussion of funk music, the formation of the band Slave, meeting Steve Washington and joining Slave, personalities in the band and the rise of Steve Arrington, the music scene in Dayton and connection with other bands, internal conflicts and departure from Slave, the recording of 'Slide' and its influence on other artists, the impact of 'Just a Touch of Love' and Steve Arrington's role, the transition to Aurra and legal battles, the formation of fake Slave bands, and the reunion with Steve Washington and the formation of multiple Slave bands. The conversation concludes with Tonya B providing some entertainment news and closing remarks. . Chapters . 00:00 Introduction and Weekend News 03:19 Introduction of Thomas Lockett and Discussion of Funk Music 07:20 Formation of the Band Slave 10:19 Meeting Steve Washington and Joining Slave 13:47 Personalities in the Band and Rise of Steve Arrington 15:12 Music Scene in Dayton and Connection with Other Bands 16:51 Internal Conflicts and Departure from Slave 20:09 Recording of 'Slide' and Influence on Other Artists 21:30 Impact of 'Just a Touch of Love' and Steve Arrington's Role 25:57 Transition to Aurra and Legal Battles 33:25 Formation of Fake Slave Bands 39:24 Legal Battle and Reunion with Steve Washington 45:26 Formation of Multiple Slave Bands 52:54 Ownership of the Name Slave 54:20 Controlling the Legacy of Slave 55:49 The Impact of Slave's Music 56:18 The Problem with Impersonator Groups 57:21 Different Iterations of the Group 57:48 Confronting Impersonators 58:18 Forming an Original Artist Coalition 59:17 The Return of Slave 01:00:21 The Current Members of Slave 01:01:01 The Future of Slave 01:02:27 Maintaining the Authentic Sound of Slave 01:03:04 The Importance of Getting Business in Order 01:04:01 Preserving the Legacy of Slave 01:05:02 The Impact of Slave's Music 01:06:25 Discussion of Obsession 01:08:36 Working with Muse 01:09:34 The Influence of Slave's Music 01:11:22 The Success of Just A Touch of Love 01:12:18 Different Tastes in Music 01:13:33 The Impact of Slave's Music 01:14:31 Preserving the Legacy of Slave 01:16:35 The Motivation Behind the Return of Slave 01:17:33 The Origin of the Name Slave 01:18:04 Correcting the Fraudulent Use of the Name Slave 01:19:01 Apologizing to Fans and Promoters 01:20:01 The Future of Slave 01:21:27 Preserving the Legacy of Slave 01:23:00 Tea with Tonya B 01:29:17 Acknowledgements and Closing . #blacktalk #blackradio #castropolispodcastnetwork #blackpodcast #podcast #atlantapodcast #SlaveBand #ThomasLockett #SteveWashington #SteveArrington #70sFunk #80sFunk #80sRnB #MarkAdams #Drac #DaytonOhio #DaytonFunk #ArthurBlank #RichMcKay #RIPDexterKing #RIPMarleneShaw #CelebrityGossip . This Is The G Podcast” DOES NOT own the rights to Slave’s: “Slide”, “Just A Touch Of Love”, “Watching You”, “Snap Shot” and Aurra’s “Are You Single”. We also don’t own the rights to Marlene Shaw’s “Go Away Little Boy.” These songs are used under the terms of “Fair Use” for News & Interview purposes only. The length of the clips are short for reference purposes only in news and interviews.