Musician. He is best known as the drummer for the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. A self-taught musician, he recorded and toured with James Brown for six years and was considered one of the most influential drummers to a wide spectrum of musicians. He was one of the most sampled artists who has played a key role in Hip Hop. Traveling throughout the United States and overseas to meet fans from London, Germany, Japan, and around the world, he is known worldwide for his talent. His recordings with James Brown are considered to be some of the standard-bearers for funk drumming, including the singles "Cold Sweat," "There Was a Time," "I Got The Feeling," "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud," "Ain't It Funky Now," "Mother Popcorn," "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" and the album "Sex Machine." In the 1960s, he worked with Otis Redding for a short time as well as other artists. After leaving James Brown, he continued to perform, but due to health issues, he retired in 2011. He died from kidney failure.
Musician. He is best known as the drummer for the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. A self-taught musician, he recorded and toured with James Brown for six years and was considered one of the most influential drummers to a wide spectrum of musicians. He was one of the most sampled artists who has played a key role in Hip Hop. Traveling throughout the United States and overseas to meet fans from London, Germany, Japan, and around the world, he is known worldwide for his talent. His recordings with James Brown are considered to be some of the standard-bearers for funk drumming, including the singles "Cold Sweat," "There Was a Time," "I Got The Feeling," "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud," "Ain't It Funky Now," "Mother Popcorn," "Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved" and the album "Sex Machine." In the 1960s, he worked with Otis Redding for a short time as well as other artists. After leaving James Brown, he continued to perform, but due to health issues, he retired in 2011. He died from kidney failure.
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