According to James Brown, the key to creating a successful funk song is to put all emphasis on the first beat, THE ONE. The musicians are free to improvise around this beat, but it must remain at the center of the composition. Embracing THE ONE would prove to be a game changer for funk music. When Bootsy Collins and his brother joined George Clintons band Parliament-Funkadelic, they shared Browns concept of THE ONE with Clinton. Clinton was so impressed by the idea that he adopted it and used it as the foundation for a concept album and the accompanying live show. While Clinton is often credited with inventing funk, it is clear that Browns emphasis on THE ONE played a crucial role in the development of the genre.