Jabo Starks
American drummer (1938–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Henry "Jabo" Starks (/ˈdʒæboʊ/; October 26, 1937[lower-alpha 1] – May 1, 2018),[1] sometimes spelled Jab'o, was an American funk and blues drummer best known for playing with James Brown as well as other notable musicians including Bobby Bland and B.B. King. A self-taught musician, he was known for his effective and clean drum patterns. He was one of the originators of funk drumming, and is one of the most sampled drummers.[2][3]
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Background information | |
Birth name | John Henry Starks |
Born | (1937-10-26)October 26, 1937 Jackson, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | May 1, 2018(2018-05-01) (aged 80) Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
Genres | R&B, soul, blues, funk |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Years active | 1955–2018 |
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