Motown Secrets. Behind the Scenes with Funk Brother, Uriel Jones.

Uriel Jones, Funk Brother drummer, tells the story behind the Motown sound. In this video Uriel talks about his inspirations, the decision he had to make on whether to be a boxer or musician, and the journey he took to becoming a session player with The Funk Brothers.
He was invited to play on sessions at Motown where he would stay permanently as a staff musician. Uriel discusses his journey on becoming a staff and road musician with Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.
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[@shalomccs]

When you have a group of musicians that play with the heart and know how to play in harmony you have real music.

[@billyballa7002]

How great was Motown. It has been over 50 years and it is still going strong.

[@lorrainehadley3372]

What great musicians the funk brothers were

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Some of my favorite’s and the ones I knew were great guys too. Thanks for watching...Joe

[@samiam5557]

MOTOWN! RIP Uriel Jones.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

He was the best. Such a great guy. Thanks for watching. Sincerely... Joe

[@Braglemaster123]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Great 👍 Joe “

[@keyscook]

Another wonderful interview and I really appreciate Uriel's last line, "I wouldn't be nothing without Motown". Another humble, talented musician... True Pro!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Key.... I really miss Uriel. We were friends the day we met. He was just a good guy not to mention musician. Best.....Joe

[@keyscook]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum These awesome musicians, hit makers, and music geniuses' (IMHO) are/were some of the best humans... I was blessed to meet Howard Bradley and other Nashville "A- team" members back in 1985 when I was a national finalist for the American Collegiate Talent competition. Howard was the most kind, giving, and HUMBLE man I've known... You'd never think that he and his brother Owen were responsible for so many great songs and musical careers by the gentle kindness of him - taking the time to demonstrate guitar technique and telling me about his history. Great memories and wish that I could have recorded our conversations. Thank you for your efforts and what you are doing with the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum! God Bless YOU - Alex

[@pamelamacneil1331]

The Funk Brothers were key to the Motown sound. They were a great band and this was a great interview. I love listening to the musicians who created the music for the fabulous songs that I still listen too. When it comes to music, we boomers were the luckiest generation. I love this channel.

[@JohnKorvell]

Man, the talent in those sessions!

[@davidwayne563]

Motown put out some great stars. The music was awesome.

[@shawnmcvey7789]

Here's the thing about the "Motown sound": -It was basically magic, and can't be recreated. -Those songs, and performers would have been iconic with any sound. Thanks for the great content Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you for watching. More Motown coming.Best, Joe

[@mrDCunningham]

For those who have never been to the Motown recording studio in Detroit. Its a really awesome thing to do. I can't even explain the feeling that I had there. Great interview Joe. 👍🏻😎

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again David... I’ve got some cool video I shot inside Motown with some of the Funk Brothers. Best.. Joe

[@derekdauchan2741]

Hard work, love for what you do, love for the people you work with, great songs ideas, the ability to interpret, communication, desire, skill, competition, struggle, creative engineering, vision, jazz and tenacity produced some of most well known and loved music of our lives.

[@TheScudabear1]

More of a rock guy myself, but enjoying all the great characters and genres in these insightful interviews

[@Jimmerz75]

That was great thank you Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Welcome.....Joe

[@timinla64]

These interviews are terrific for us fans of American music history. We’re losing more and more of these great people. You probably get a lot of suggestions for interviews, but if Ronnie Tutt is ever in town I’d love to hear from him. Great channel!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks.... I’ll see what we can do... I agree with you... Best...... Joe

[@RobHollanderMusic]

Enjoy your channel very much. Will visit the museum for sure next time I'm in Nashville. Mr. Jones and Mr. Jamerson were the rhythm dream team.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Look forward to you visiting! Thanks for watching! Joe

[@efhs1970]

Mr. Jones is just like the music the Funk Brothers/Motown made! Raw and honest! Awesome interview, thanks Joe!💫

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Larry.... Joe

[@jennifursun3303]

soo wish i could have met all the Funks and hugged them thank you

[@adrianlyord5300]

The MOTOWN sound wouldn't be possible without the FUNK BROTHERS !!!! Uriel Jones , Pistol Pete Allen, and Benny Benjamin are my favorite drummers of all times! Thanks for sharing this video !

[@PokeEyeSlapSlap]

Richard ‘Pistol’ Allen not Pete…..

[@brucestaples4510]

Not lookin' for a fight here...personal taste is personal taste...but I'm just curious if your age may have blinded you to the fact that if you go a little bit back in time, you may find other great drummers from previous eras. As I scanned your videos I also noticed there were no Cream, The Who, Genesis, Rascals, (arguably) The Beatles, or any group that The Wrecking Crew, or the Muscle Shoals crew played behind 🥁...just curious...what makes any drummer your "favorite of all times"...YOUR phrase, not mine?

[@Ramshackled17]

Great! Thank you! He died in 2009.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I loved Uriel. Great guy. Great musician. Miss him every day. Thanks, Joe

[@srercrcr]

I lived and breathed Motown since '60. What is the Motown sound, you asked? Listen to Bless You by Martha & the Vandellas…...it has it all.

[@lylewilliams1371]

Thank you!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you!!Joe

[@wintonhudelson2252]

Well done Joe, you've captured a moment in history. Thank you.

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Thanks Winton.... Joe

[@DJK3115]

I'm really enjoying your channel. It was good hearing from one of the Funk Brothers. This video reminded me of a documentary entitled Standing in the Shadows of Motown.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching...

[@tomace194]

Love these. Too bad no one ever interviewed james or benny. Not enough footage of those legends. Thank you for this though.

[@Lantanana]

Pure talent. You did not need the best equipment.

[@tonyallen6510]

B3 organ congas drums guitar horns tambourine bass.......= Motown sound

[@Pastor58]

Hi Joe! I'm in Colorado Springs and plan to come to the Hall of Fame before winter. Hope to run into you! Thanks again!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

See you here Tony…. Not too early … I get in around 2:00:)…. Joe

[@spottedliver]

Another good episode.

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Thanks Greg.... vote for us as best music museum in the USA Today poll.Ends February 17th... Thanks, Joe

[@policedog4030]

Liked the interviewer's questions - those are exactly the details that are interesting. I'd like to help get the transcript corrected for such an important interview. Don't know how to do that but I was having trouble hearing some of the speech. Here is an example of the transcript circa 2020 auto-translate) where an excellent question was asked but the answer was lost in translation: 9:52 ..."I didn't have the singers in there we all go into tracks down oh no we didn't who did it you know we didn't and then how do they do that? yeah we had chocen and then you know build a same way we recognize we know we..."

[@mrblueroadscellphone1991]

Love Motown $5 a song that sounds about right

[@mikewenger9526]

Does Motown retain written arrangements? I suppose that their master tapes have separate tracks for horns, strings, etc. I have always wanted to discover, precisely, what these guys were playing. I was in a garage band for a lot of years, and the task of listening to the records and guiding the band members on what to do and play was a fascinating exercise.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I’m not familiar with Motown’s arrangements. I would think so. Best, Joe

[@tommaloney3938]

Google Rock Stems, they have "I Can't Help Myself " (Sugar Pie Honeybunch). it will blow you away.

[@sjdj408]

Motown secret? James Jamerson...

[@saml.williams6321]

david spencer he wasn’t the ONLY musician in the Motown house band. Case in Point

[@sjdj408]

Sam Williams yup but he stood out among those greats!

[@Astronomater]

Holland, Dozier, and Holland too. James is the best bassist ever IMHO.

[@shawnmcvey7789]

Jamerson basically changed music. The modern groove wouldn't exist without the pockets he basically invented. Both McCartney and John Paul Jones have said he was a massive influence on them.

[@shawnmcvey7789]

@@DavidSmith-ss1cg The whole band was magic, but they all state they followed Jamerson's lead on the pocket. It was the magic of time, place, people, and chemistry. We're all lucky it happened.

[@tomlehr861]

Dont need no straight stick