People have to understand how important these guys are to music history. No matter who you are, where you are or when you read this - you probably heard one of their beats sampled and remixed in a song you heard today.
It’s so interesting how they talk about “working together”. So cool how they respected how every musician in James Brown’s band had their own sound and the drummers did everything they could to glue it all together. Truly incredible. Thanks for uploading this piece of history!
Love the hi-hat interplay at 5:19 and 5:50 . You can really tell they're listening to each other and their respective pockets. Conversation with rhythm.
I could listen to Clyde all day long...the greatest funky drummer that ever lived...he had a turn of phrase that was unmistakable...a drummer knows...he hears what others don't hear... therefore he plays what no one else can play... that's the trick... you see... and the truth.... right there 🙏😎
I used to hear Jabbo at the Red Bar in Grayton Bch., Fl., many nights a week. The band would play everything from funk, to blues, to bebop, to reggae, to New Orleans second line. Jabbo would sing and play on a lot of tunes. Many nights, for the last set, he'd want a break and I'd sit in. That was a humbling experience. I learned so much from watching and hearing him play. Every night was a lesson. RIP Jabbo.
Man, this is so cool. I'm seriously jealous. What a great experience that must have been. :) I like his style. Wonder how his Blues and Bebob game might have been.
I had the same experience growing up and going out there to watch him play (I was in Niceville at the time). I learned a lot of groove from him. I was never lucky enough to sit in. The sax player was a nice guy, I'd sometimes chat with him about jazz after the set.
The James brown bass player THOMASan his bass tone and live presentation is quite to be envied He's got the funk in his Instrument and it makes a big difference. Look at some clips from the 80s and James BROWN could still bring it Again James is in control like few others. What a performer!!!!!!!
I've seen a lot of drummers in my day. But never in my 53 years have I watched a pair compliment eachother so well. And break it down, and the humility?? Simply off the charts. Thank you very much for this epic demonstration of the art of playing drums. !!!
They were disliking the first few minutes where these two incredible drummers were playing over each other and it sounded terrible. Solo...both are as good as it gets...
Clyde is so humble, he has the right to shout from the rooftops how he literally is the original funky drummer and his beats created and influenced an unmatched amount of global musical genres, especially from talentless no rhythm electronic music making two flat feet fat white boys like me.... If I was lucky enough to ever meet this funky beat god, I would fall to my knees and crumble at the man. Thank you Clyde ❤
"The 1 that's what turn you around" love it .. My man said "Ghost notes"🙂 What I had to learn as a drummer is less is more And then the pocket more readily revealed itself. Best lesson IMO
YOU GUYS ARE LEGENDS AND HIGH RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER YOU GOT TO LOVE WHAT YOU DO IN ANYTHING IN LIFE ,AND YOU GUYS LOVE WHAT YOU DO THATS WHY YOUR THE BEST
Very inspirational. I have played funk, jazz, and rock since a young age, and these guys were always two of the best. Growing up listening to funk records like Herbie Hancock, The Meters, and I Feel Good, the James Brown song with Melvin Parker on the drums, not to mention Micheal Jackson, whose idol was James Brown, these guys inspire me.
I started playing drums several years ago. I thought I knew what kinda drumming I really liked. My teacher brought some funk into my lessons and very quickly I realized I had no idea what I really liked! Without much effort or time these two monsters had my full attention. Awesome video!
Wow this was so important to me, muchas gracias, said the Milwaukee Musician, I can't thank you enough, Applause Applause Applause Applause Clap Clap Clap Clap👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
It's what he says at the end in my words. Essential musical education. The more you learn the more you can enjoy and appreciate. A really nice production with a bit of everything. Notice how they don't have bad words about anyone.
This man is so amazing! He doesn't pound drums or try to beat them into submission like you see many many drummers try to do. He plays them and extract all of these unbelievable sounds from the kit. I love hearing him talk about all of the records that he's played on and all the ways that he played the songs. He has a true gift.
I’ve always wanted to play the drums, This right here is why. Funky and soulful. I’m almost 45 and i still hope to try one day. I just don’t know what the first step will be🤷🏽♂️.
"Always on the 1" Brilliant concept! These grooves are timeless, the genius of "Soul Brother #1" James Brown and Bobby Byrd. Jabo, "I understood the importance of time, and played that way".
What two fantastic drummers, old school, I didn’t stop moving the whole time they were playing,enjoyed every minute of the video. I’ll be trying out some of their techniques but I’ll need to practice for about 50 years and I am 75 but I’ll give it a go! 😂
If I could not see the drummers I would have to guess this was Mr. Bernard "Pretty" Purdie and Elvin Jones jammin. Old school drumming. Coolest there is. Thanks for uploading this
Thank you for this education on the drum side of life the drummers here that worked for James brown are magical and so real to keep the traditional sounds and kind hearted people you guys are the bomb I'm saying no computer or fake recording can you cats 🤞 so cool
Incredibly kind men with a ton of talent. Its never about bang and boom with them its about section playing, groove and accompaniment...TASTEFUL PLAYING
This. This is important.
ICONIC AMERICANS GIVING THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL DRUM TUTORIAL FOR ALL TO SEE GIVE ALL THE HONOR TO THESE GREAT AMERICANS UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
People have to understand how important these guys are to music history.
No matter who you are, where you are or when you read this - you probably heard one of their beats sampled and remixed in a song you heard today.
Clyde Stubblefield and JABO!😮 !! the two icons of funky drums!😮🥁
Nobody does anything like us, until we do it first!
All I can say is awwww yeah....
Ain't it funky?
It’s so interesting how they talk about “working together”. So cool how they respected how every musician in James Brown’s band had their own sound and the drummers did everything they could to glue it all together. Truly incredible. Thanks for uploading this piece of history!
As a beginner bassist and newcomer to funk music, I’m smiling ear to ear as I hear these drummer get funky!
Check out the Yogi Horton drum clinic. You will not be disappointed.
Love the hi-hat interplay at 5:19 and 5:50 . You can really tell they're listening to each other and their respective pockets. Conversation with rhythm.
I could listen to Clyde all day long...the greatest funky drummer that ever lived...he had a turn of phrase that was unmistakable...a drummer knows...he hears what others don't hear... therefore he plays what no one else can play... that's the trick... you see... and the truth.... right there 🙏😎
A perfectly quiet dynamic! THEY HOLIN' DOWN 🥁💎👑🎶🔥Thanks for this special treat. The live segment with John Schofield was my favorite 💎
I used to hear Jabbo at the Red Bar in Grayton Bch., Fl., many nights a week. The band would play everything from funk, to blues, to bebop, to reggae, to New Orleans second line. Jabbo would sing and play on a lot of tunes. Many nights, for the last set, he'd want a break and I'd sit in. That was a humbling experience. I learned so much from watching and hearing him play. Every night was a lesson. RIP Jabbo.
@George Neidorf talking about the stars lining up…what beautiful experiences!!! Thank you for sharing 🎼🙂
R🥁P Mr. John “Jabo” Starks
WOW! That is the SHIT dude!
WOW! That is the SHIT dude!
Man, this is so cool. I'm seriously jealous. What a great experience that must have been. :)
I like his style. Wonder how his Blues and Bebob game might have been.
I had the same experience growing up and going out there to watch him play (I was in Niceville at the time). I learned a lot of groove from him. I was never lucky enough to sit in. The sax player was a nice guy, I'd sometimes chat with him about jazz after the set.
Love Music means Love Life..... Thank you to all this wonderful people... Peace
Band rehearsal this week will be us watching this video together.
Well I'm Glad To Be Part & Family To Clyde
All legends. Great to see them break down some of my favourite tracks and having love for each other👍😎
Clyde & Jab'o
Jab'o & Clyde
Both make my day!
😎
these guys play with so much class l'm embarrassed to call myself a drummer
Miss my ole friend Jabo R.I.P. keep drumming brother.
My goodness .... out of the world class drummers .... those rock drummers are just kids in front of these two .... thank you for uploading this
The James brown bass player THOMASan his bass tone and live presentation is quite to be envied
He's got the funk in his
Instrument and it makes a big difference. Look at some clips from the 80s and James BROWN could still bring it
Again James is in control like few others. What a performer!!!!!!!
I am 62 years and I'm learning how
I've seen a lot of drummers in my day. But never in my 53 years have I watched a pair compliment eachother so well. And break it down, and the humility??
Simply off the charts. Thank you very much for this epic demonstration of the art of playing drums. !!!
C ok I. I
Very much so. But the word is complement. This word means that two different things are put together to complete something.
this is beyond ... holy shitballs ridiculous level of talent
This is some chit, the funky drummers!!!! Yassssss
Best video on TH-cam.
This is the drummer telling every body how it as done.
Master Class in Groove! Sick.
@5:33 their hi hat accents…
THIS IS PURE FUNK GOLD!
This is amazing
Boy I really enjoyed that!!!!
Staying in the pocket keeps the pockets full.
Well said 😃😉
Chester Thompson bout that pocket,, nuff said !
…..My pockets are empty, but then again my drum set has been packed away for years
Nailed it Seth! Still gigging at
71 (since age 12)
Blessings 😎
Word
Amazing drumming. Well and of course the 44 people who disliked it who cannot feel their own pulse. Hahahaha
They were disliking the first few minutes where these two incredible drummers were playing over each other and it sounded terrible. Solo...both are as good as it gets...
Clyde is so humble, he has the right to shout from the rooftops how he literally is the original funky drummer and his beats created and influenced an unmatched amount of global musical genres, especially from talentless no rhythm electronic music making two flat feet fat white boys like me....
If I was lucky enough to ever meet this funky beat god, I would fall to my knees and crumble at the man.
Thank you Clyde ❤
This is Pure Gold! "We Gone With Ourselves"... Clyde Subblefields.
Can’t nobody play a blues shuffle like jabo!!
Learning drums in my retirement years. Man I can only dream of being this funky so fluid.
Somehow couldn't stop watching this!
Best Funk 2 Drummers EVER !!!
The Unmistakable James Brown Drummers! BADDEST DRUMMERS EVER!
Is that Thee William Parker, funk drummer extraordinaire?
Good to see Mr medeski in the mix too! Theses guys whooo boy living ledgends!
"The 1 that's what turn you around" love it ..
My man said "Ghost notes"🙂
What I had to learn as a drummer is less is more
And then the pocket more readily revealed itself.
Best lesson IMO
Thanks for sharing this 😊
YOU GUYS ARE LEGENDS AND HIGH RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER YOU GOT TO LOVE WHAT YOU DO IN ANYTHING IN LIFE ,AND YOU GUYS LOVE WHAT YOU DO THATS WHY YOUR THE BEST
Very inspirational. I have played funk, jazz, and rock since a young age, and these guys were always two of the best. Growing up listening to funk records like Herbie Hancock, The Meters, and I Feel Good, the James Brown song with Melvin Parker on the drums, not to mention Micheal Jackson, whose idol was James Brown, these guys inspire me.
8:40 cold sweat
10:15 funky drummer
13:05 i got the feelin
14:22 mother popcorn
16:07 give it up or turn it loose
32:38 sex machine
Hi @tiago sclauzero what about “Mobile Gumbo” @46:56????
I started playing drums several years ago. I thought I knew what kinda drumming I really liked. My teacher brought some funk into my lessons and very quickly I realized I had no idea what I really liked! Without much effort or time these two monsters had my full attention. Awesome video!
great funk mastergod!
Wow this was so important to me, muchas gracias, said the Milwaukee Musician, I can't thank you enough, Applause Applause Applause Applause Clap Clap Clap Clap👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
THESE AER AS GREAT FUNKY BAD ASS AS THEY ALWAYS WERE LOVE THEM!!![999]
It's a privilege to watch how these gentlemen worked together, and to appreciate the sound they created. Thanks for sharing.
The best of all time 🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱
Hope you not sarcastic. Otherwise i want to hear you playing grooves
What an incredible documentary.
TRULY THE ART OF NOISE!!![999]
It's what he says at the end in my words. Essential musical education. The more you learn the more you can enjoy and appreciate. A really nice production with a bit of everything. Notice how they don't have bad words about anyone.
This man is so amazing! He doesn't pound drums or try to beat them into submission like you see many many drummers try to do. He plays them and extract all of these unbelievable sounds from the kit. I love hearing him talk about all of the records that he's played on and all the ways that he played the songs. He has a true gift.
yas, plays the drums like he's loving a woman! Baby!
how can anyone give a thumb down to these seasoned road pavers .
great drummers and great musicians great video thank you for making this video very humble guys enjoyed it awesome
THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST DRUMMING OF ALL TIME FOR ME THE WHOLE HIP-HOP CULTURE WAS BORN FROM THEM!!![999]
49:30 I love seeing the bassist smiling at that guitar twang tone ❤ amazing musicians, all of them!!!
Interesting how delicately they play!
These guys are the pioneers. James Brown's music took soul music and he created funk! He is the creator of Funk!
When they both are playing together it sounds like west african dance music or some afro-cuban percussion ensemble.
Amazing concert thank you
THIS PROOF GODS FAVORITE PLACE IS WITHIN THE MUSIC!!![999]
I think this will change my life
I’ve always wanted to play the drums, This right here is why. Funky and soulful. I’m almost 45 and i still hope to try one day. I just don’t know what the first step will be🤷🏽♂️.
Get a drum set....and start out with getting your coordination down.....Bass drum is your foundation.
@@71mopartony I’m going to work on trying to clean out my garage first😂. But most definitely going to try to get me a set of drums.
This is awesome nothing fancy good basic funky beats
And from jabo, ....?what a shuffle, I could lay down on that comfortable groove 😁😁😁😁😁, anyways all the best to u guys
This was Legendary to see!!! wow!
This is pure magic!!!
"Always on the 1" Brilliant concept! These grooves are timeless, the genius of "Soul Brother #1" James Brown and Bobby Byrd. Jabo, "I understood the importance of time, and played that way".
The shuffle! Jab'o is playing this is so GROOVIN!
R.I.P John Henry "Jabo" Starks (2018)
So amazing to see two brilliant drummers jamming out together with NO EGOs involved or trying to out do the other ..Pure greatness LEGENDS 🙏🏿🙏🏿🔥🔥🥁
Such lovely gentlemen. Starks melts the heart -- humble guys making history by staying in the pocket
I wish I worked with more people with Hearts as big as these gentlemen! The entertainment business forgets that so often.
Simply amazing!!!!
What two fantastic drummers, old school, I didn’t stop moving the whole time they were playing,enjoyed every minute of the video. I’ll be trying out some of their techniques but I’ll need to practice for about 50 years and I am 75 but I’ll give it a go! 😂
Best of luck! So glad to hear you are still playing at your age! I hope you never stop.
Thanks for sharing!
This is super dope they are funky love it the king's of funk Beat
James Brown the King of the Groove !
Yessssssss thank you for uploading this!!!
This is so educational, thank you very much , these two legends will never be replaced, we love you Jab'O ,Clyde and Fred
This is "GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME, then you got Fred on it too.
Thank you for this rare video, i learn a lot from those two legends. It was such a privillage and pleasure to watch. God bless ya!!:D
THATS A LESSON of how tight 2 Drummers can Play together If THEY CAN !! Great example for all drumset teachers. Greetings from Andy M.
If I could not see the drummers I would have to guess this was Mr. Bernard "Pretty" Purdie and Elvin Jones jammin. Old school drumming. Coolest there is. Thanks for uploading this
real nice, guys!
Thank you for this education on the drum side of life the drummers here that worked for James brown are magical and so real to keep the traditional sounds and kind hearted people you guys are the bomb I'm saying no computer or fake recording can you cats 🤞 so cool
I can’t help but wonder…these 2 men may have invented Hip Hop!
Love them both, personally know them and was so blessed to. 🙌
"If I can Hum It I can Play It!" Yup!
Wow impresionante, mucho ritmo.
I love Jabo snare's touch. It's that same pop from the records.
This is just freakin amazing video!!!! 3 Thumbs Up!!!
Every drummer, regardless of the type of music you play, should watch this video and store it in your brain.
~ Fantastic !! Love his laughs too 💜💜💜 :)
Incredibly kind men with a ton of talent. Its never about bang and boom with them its about section playing, groove and accompaniment...TASTEFUL PLAYING
I believe they are the most sampled drummers in music history
They may be but the “Amen Break” is supposed to be the most sampled groove. Something I found out a while ago. Luckily also a funky beat!
The best drums I’ve ever heard till this day is Jabo on Papa don’t take no mess! The first hip hop groove.
a big compliment.
After I learn to play drums like this, I will then learn to play BASS like this!