George Clinton Iconic Style Through The Years

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Funk pioneer George Clinton is celebrating his 84th birthday on Tuesday, July 22. Many know Clinton as a musician in the band Parliament-Funkadelic and his staple in Afro-futurism. But another thing that Dr. Funkenstein is known for is his eclectic, animated and vibrant style. Not only with music, but his fashion. Clinton has always had a passion for fashion design and took off with designing clothes not long after forming P-Funk. In 2018, he joined forces with Adidas Originals and Sneakersnuff to create two “Atomic Dog” inspired sneakers. Clinton told Vogue in 2018, “When they heard about the partnership with Adidas and Sneakersnstuff, my grandkids thought I was the coolest grandfather. Then they saw them, and, well, it didn’t take much for all of us to fall in love with them.” In honor of the legend’s birthday, we’re highlighting several of his iconic looks through the years.

1. George Clinton Backstage (circa 1980s)

George Clinton Backstage (Photo by Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)

2. The 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (1997)

3. Flavor Flav & George Clinton on stage at Lalapalooza (1996)

Flavor Flav & George Clinton on stage at Lalapalooza in 1996 (Photo by MpiRock/MediaPunch via Getty Images)

4. George Clinton Backstage at Budweiser Superfest (1983)

American singer and songwriter George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars sings poses for a portrait backstage during the Budweiser Superfest at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, August 6, 1983. (Photo by Ross Marino/Getty Images)

5. George Clinton attending an event (circa 1990s)

(Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)

6. George Clinton in another iconic wig (circa 1980s)

George Clinton in Wig and Fringed Vest (Photo by Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)

7. George Clinton Performing With Parliament (1978)

George Clinton (right) performing on stage with American funk band Parliament, USA, 1978. (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)

8. George Clinton Performing (circa 1980s)

George Clinton Performing (Photo by Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)

9. Posing for photoshoot (circa 1980s)

George Clinton (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis via Getty Images)

10. George Clinton and Garry Shider of P-Funk All-Stars

George Clinton and Garry Shider of P-Funk All-Stars. (Photo by LGI Stock/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)

11. George Clinton Portrait Shoot (1999)

Musician George Clinton appears in a portrait taken at Unique recording studio on July 10, 1999 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

12. George "Dr. Funkenstein" Clinton Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame (2024)

George Clinton, stands by his star after the ceremony honoring George “Dr. Funkenstien” Clinton with a Star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame on January 19, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

13. George Clinton And Parliament In Concert – Detroit, MI (2024)

George Clinton and Parliament perform at The Soundboard, Motor City Casino on May 30, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

14. 2024 MusiCares Person Of The Year

George Clinton attends the 2024 MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring Jon Bon Jovi at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

15. 54th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala (2024)

George Clinton at the 54th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 12, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Stephanie Augello/Variety via Getty Images)