Funk and soul singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Joseph Anthony Fiddler
– born May 16, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan – was better known by his stage name
Amp Fiddler. His musical journey began when he studied music in college but left
school to tour with popular soul vocal group Enchantment. He released his debut
album, With Respect, under the name Mr. Fiddler while also working with many
iconic funk and soul artists including Prince, George Clinton, Was (Not Was),
Maxwell, Jamiroquai, Fishbone, and many others. Amp Fiddler has been credited
with introducing hip hop icon J D...