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Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown's "Funky Drummer," RIP

2835 days ago
Brooklyn VeganHe was the man behind the "Funky Drummer" beat, one of the most-sampled breaks of all time. Continue reading… more info

Clyde Stubblefield, the ‘Funky Drummer’ for James Brown, Dies at 73

2835 days ago
New York TimesMr. Stubblefield was best known for a drum solo near the end of a 1969 Brown song he “didn’t like” that became the ubiquitous breakbeat of hip-hop’s sampling era. more info

James Brown's ‘Funky Drummer' Clyde Stubblefield dies at 73

2835 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentClyde Stubblefield, a drummer for James Brown who created one of the most widely sampled drum breaks ever, died Saturday. He was 73. His wife, Jody Hannon, told the Associated Press that Stubblefield died of kidney failure about noon at a Madison, Wi... more info

James Brown's ‘Funky Drummer' Clyde Stubblefield dies at 73

2835 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissClyde Stubblefield, a drummer for James Brown who created one of the most widely sampled drum breaks ever, died Saturday. He was 73. His wife, Jody Hannon, told the Associated Press that Stubblefield died of kidney failure about noon at a Madison, Wi... more info

R.I.P. Clyde Stubblefield

2836 days ago
StereogumClyde Stubblefield, the legendary funk drummer known for his work on iconic James Brown songs like "Funky Drummer" and "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud," has died. He was 73. … more info

Introducing… The History Of Rock 1984!

2855 days ago
Uncut Starring The Smiths, Nick Cave, Paul Weller, George Michael, Bruce Springsteen, Nina Simone, Depeche Mode, James Brown, U2, REM and more! Starring The Smiths, Nick Cave, Paul Weller, George Michael, Bruce Springsteen, Nina Simone, Depeche Mode, ... more info

Nelly Loves Drake, But Says He Was Compared To James Brown

2865 days ago
AllHipHop Nelly, Drake, Smokey Robinson more info

George Michael, James Brown and Charlie Chaplin: Stars who lost their lives on Christmas Day

2890 days ago
The Mirror The Wham! singer isn't the only celebrity to tragically pass away on December 25 more info

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show 2016-12-17 Funk Family Tree: A James Brown Tribute

2898 days ago
Core News“10 years after James Brown’s death (he died Christmas day 2006) Craig celebrates the life, legacy and music of James Brown. Behind the windows of our specially created audio advent calendar will be treats for the 6 Music listeners. It could be a... more info

Soul singer Sharon Jones, the 'female James Brown,' dead at 60

2927 days ago
Detroit Free PressShe fronted the electrifying funk band the Dap-Kings.             more info

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