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James Brown Drummer John “Jabo” Starks Dies At 79

The drummer who helped give some of James Brown's most indelible hits their signature snap, John "Jabo" Starks, has died at age 79. Starks' manager, Kathie Williams, confirmed that he died at his home in Mobile, Alabama, after battling leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes, according to The New York Times .

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23:48 on May 1 2018

Jabo Starks, Drummer for James Brown, Dies at 79

New York Times — During Brown’s heyday in the 1960s and ’70s, Mr. Starks and Clyde Stubblefield were the drum team behind some big hits. more info
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16:37 on May 2 2018

James Brown Drummer John “Jabo” Starks Dies At 79

Stereogum — The drummer who helped give some of James Brown's most indelible hits their signature snap, John "Jabo" Starks, has died at age 79. Starks' manager, Kathie Williams, conf... more info
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07:12 on May 2 2018

James Brown Drummer John 'Jabo' Starks Dead at 79

Topix — John "Jabo" Starks, who played on some of James Brown's biggest hits, has died at the age of 79. John "Jabo" Starks, the drummer who helped anchor some of James Brown... more info
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