Originally Posted by Necromancer

Funk and contemperary r&b music did receive more mainstream success during the 80s then bands and artist did in the 70s.
I personally think the 70s funk music was more original and inventive than the electronic sounds going into the 80s.
Don't get me wrong though, I like a lot of the funk orientated music during the 80s and 90s also. My opinion might be a little bias when it concerns 70s funk.