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Funky Drummer: How a James Brown jam session gave us the ‘greatest drum break of them all’

James Brown released a seven-inch single called Funky Drummer in March, 1970 – a loosely arranged jam session showcasing the talent for improvisation of drummer Clyde Stubblefield, who was employed in ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Funky Drummer’ Clyde Stubblefield, whose 1970 solo was widely sampled in hip-hop, dies at 73

Clyde 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 ...
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Clyde Stubblefield, 'Funky Drummer' For James Brown, Dies At 73

MoRuf pulls up with some new heat — with some help from SZA. Aside from the huge sample, Stubblefield played on James Brown songs like "Cold Sweat," "Ain't It Funky Now," "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) ...
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Musicians React To The Death Of James Brown’s Legendary ‘Funky Drummer’ Clyde Stubblefield

If Clyde Stubblefield was just the drummer for James Brown who worked on tracks like “I Got The Feelin'” and albums like Sex Machine, he’d already be the backbone of some of the greatest music ever ...