John 'Jabo' Starks

John 'Jabo' Starks

John Henry "Jabo" Starks (October 26, 1937 – May 1, 2018), 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.

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  • Birthday : 1937-10-26
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John 'Jabo' Starks Movies

  • 2008
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    James Brown Live At The Apollo '68
    James Brown Live At The Apollo '68

    5.3 2008 HD

    This was one of a series of concerts James Brown gave at the Apollo in Harlem in March 1968. This performance was broadcast on television as James...

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  • 2014
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    Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
    Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

    6.8 2014 HD

    James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of...

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  • 1971
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    James Brown: Love Power Peace
    James Brown: Love Power Peace

    1 1971 HD

    Live at the Olympia, Paris, 1971 is the only recording that documents one of his live performances with the original J.B.'s lineup featuring Bootsy...

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