Soul Of The Funky Drummers Clyde Stubblefield and John Jab'o Starks

[@DSerrador]

Clyde & Jab'o Jab'o & Clyde Both make my day! 😎

[@cigarcatfromwayback...lets380]

These two cats are literally responsible for 90% of the beats in hip hop today. Everything piggy-backs literally off their beats ....

[@robertoricci3393]

Even drum n' bass

[@shanejohnson7603]

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 🙏😎

[@SachaKDrums]

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.

[@jackswing-ep7cf]

Bring back the damn funk. The music today is wack somebody help it wtf shit

[@esjel9804]

Staying in the pocket keeps the pockets full.

[@mr.allenallred1281]

Well said 😃😉

[@giovonnipistiola5140]

Chester Thompson bout that pocket,, nuff said !

[@stephenfiore9960]

…..My pockets are empty, but then again my drum set has been packed away for years

[@danstephensen9032]

Nailed it Seth! Still gigging at 71 (since age 12) Blessings 😎

[@hubertsumlin9697]

Word

[@tonydeaugustine588]

Amazing drumming. Well and of course the 44 people who disliked it who cannot feel their own pulse. Hahahaha

[@mattbrooks90]

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...

[@isuriadireja91]

those drums are sho are FUNKY...but, give it up for DAT BASS, man...the groove it OOZES thru out this session...dang!!!!

[@cobb_thedrummer]

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!

[@TIAGO4398]

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

[@LivnNLearnin]

Hi @tiago sclauzero what about “Mobile Gumbo” @46:56????

[@farshimelt]

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.

[@LivnNLearnin]

@George Neidorf talking about the stars lining up…what beautiful experiences!!! Thank you for sharing 🎼🙂 R🥁P Mr. John “Jabo” Starks

[@jefferyburton1518]

WOW! That is the SHIT dude!

[@jefferyburton1518]

WOW! That is the SHIT dude!

[@stefunkypunky116]

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.

[@tofuleg]

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.

[@nigellangridge1975]

@5:33 their hi hat accents… THIS IS PURE FUNK GOLD!

[@norfolk7573]

Band rehearsal this week will be us watching this video together.

[@DHigable]

Nobody does anything like us, until we do it first!

[@markr.devereux3385]

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!!!!!!!

[@giovonnipistiola5140]

"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

[@tonyrichengod9280]

As a beginner bassist and newcomer to funk music, I’m smiling ear to ear as I hear these drummer get funky!

[@dirtlevel]

Check out the Yogi Horton drum clinic. You will not be disappointed.

[@Soavejo3]

When they both are playing together it sounds like west african dance music or some afro-cuban percussion ensemble.

[@Peacze]

That's where all the hip-hop groves come from .

[@aholder4471]

It's kinda sad how many people don't even know where the samples came from. And recently hip hop seems to be less sample based and more programmed beats but it wouldn't even exist without the sample based stuff that came before it or the real players that came before that. I hope someday soon that we see a return to real instruments and bands in all of the music genres that are leaning heavily towards electronic at the moment. I doubt we will because the tools to make electronic productions are just getting better and easier. They got a plug in that can make a keyboard sound like anything these days.

[@brianlutz7813]

this is beyond ... holy shitballs ridiculous level of talent

[@alexjames1146]

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.

[@brittdavid8591]

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👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@tonyrichengod9280]

I can’t help but wonder…these 2 men may have invented Hip Hop!

[@jaybreen1010]

These guys are among my heros for sure. I do get a kick, however, how few of these actual are what was played on the albums. Funky Drummer - no hi-hat opening on the e of 2 and 4, and Mother Popcorn is so far from the record so as to be unrecognizable as such. But seriously, you can't front on these guys feel and innovation, memory lapses notwithstanding. Great stuff!

[@breezecanada4038]

No doubt that Clyde Stubblefield is the Funkiest drummer that ever lived, but when you add Fred Wesley to the mix, you got some FUNK so deep you have to shove a roll-on deodorant up yo nose. LOL

[@psalmpro27]

😂

[@onefootblaster]

Master Class in Groove! Sick.

[@franklinwilson3783]

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

[@gregorymazyck9254]

how can anyone give a thumb down to these seasoned road pavers .

[@bklynsown274]

So amazing to see two brilliant drummers jamming out together with NO EGOs involved or trying to out do the other ..Pure greatness LEGENDS 🙏🏿🙏🏿🔥🔥🥁

[@ricardomendez681]

It's a privilege to watch how these gentlemen worked together, and to appreciate the sound they created. Thanks for sharing.

[@goingglobalmusicgroup2555]

PAY THIS MAN OR HIS FAMILY THE ROYALTIES OWED TO HIM! PUT HIS NAME ON ALL THE CREDITS!!!!

[@ScotchArsh]

This. This is important.

[@hippydippy]

This is Pure Gold! "We Gone With Ourselves"... Clyde Subblefields.

[@fernandoramoa7079]

these guys play with so much class l'm embarrassed to call myself a drummer

[@markgriskey]

"If I can Hum It I can Play It!" Yup!

[@davidiand7]

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! 😂

[@BeeBeeCJr]

Best of luck! So glad to hear you are still playing at your age! I hope you never stop.

[@imbees2]

This is "GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME, then you got Fred on it too.

[@point2822]

ICONIC AMERICANS GIVING THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL DRUM TUTORIAL FOR ALL TO SEE GIVE ALL THE HONOR TO THESE GREAT AMERICANS UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

[@jimbosteen2935]

And from jabo, ....?what a shuffle, I could lay down on that comfortable groove 😁😁😁😁😁, anyways all the best to u guys

[@markgriskey]

So Funny... I didn't recognize Scofield at first and I thought... Wow! That guy sounds like John Scofield! LOL

[@mikethemachinist1]

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. !!!

[@pd3285rl]

C ok I. I

[@McMahonGary]

Very much so. But the word is complement. This word means that two different things are put together to complete something.

[@nodoor9132]

I believe they are the most sampled drummers in music history

[@chrisfournier6144]

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!

[@jimbaker4931]

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.

[@imbees2]

yas, plays the drums like he's loving a woman! Baby!

[@benher973]

All I can say is awwww yeah....

[@Flashback_Jack]

Ain't it funky?

[@rich3858]

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

[@allen6924]

Fred Wesley fell right into sync with the funky drummer.

[@lazarokovic8311]

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

[@imbees2]

give the drummer some, right now

[@markgriskey]

The shuffle! Jab'o is playing this is so GROOVIN!

[@g.anthonywilliams4808]

"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".

[@imbees2]

This is the drummer telling every body how it as done.

[@damonadams3853]

THESE AER AS GREAT FUNKY BAD ASS AS THEY ALWAYS WERE LOVE THEM!!![999]

[@scottbyler2649]

This is where it’s at. A drummers ultimate role is what?….. this.

[@imbees2]

This is some chit, the funky drummers!!!! Yassssss

[@allanfranco4464]

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

[@djinnmagik2003]

A perfectly quiet dynamic! THEY HOLIN' DOWN 🥁💎👑🎶🔥Thanks for this special treat. The live segment with John Schofield was my favorite 💎

[@gregorymckinney2535]

Give the drummer some dance to the drummer's beat

[@c.upendraiiti7842]

My goodness .... out of the world class drummers .... those rock drummers are just kids in front of these two .... thank you for uploading this

[@tasteapiana]

Best video on KZbin.

[@markr.devereux3385]

Learning drums in my retirement years. Man I can only dream of being this funky so fluid.

[@oliredbar]

This is so educational, thank you very much , these two legends will never be replaced, we love you Jab'O ,Clyde and Fred

[@jamesfoster8071]

Well I'm Glad To Be Part & Family To Clyde

[@robgracia509]

great drummers and great musicians great video thank you for making this video very humble guys enjoyed it awesome

[@imbees2]

Tell it now, Fred!!!

[@안형민-q3g]

Soul Of The Funky Drummers Clyde Stubblefield and John Jab'o Starks

[@jimbosteen2935]

Boy I really enjoyed that!!!!

[@427Vette]

Clyde Stubblefield and JABO!😮 !! the two icons of funky drums!😮🥁

[@vaughnchauncy8360]

Clyde throws major ghost notes on 'the popcorn' too...incredible. Of course Fred is the funkiest Trombone player ever you dig

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

The best drums I’ve ever heard till this day is Jabo on Papa don’t take no mess! The first hip hop groove.

[@imbees2]

This is amazing

[@LamarJennings-eo8ps]

2 of my main inspirations on drums plain and simple pocket not trying to play a million notes in a minute or beat up the drums like these modern day black gospel drummer who basically are just trying to show off their chops

[@Nissardpertugiu]

And sound all the same

[@JustMe327]

Thanks for sharing this 😊

[@damonadams3853]

THIS PROOF GODS FAVORITE PLACE IS WITHIN THE MUSIC!!![999]

[@anthonyyoung286]

Stuff that starts @ 22:01 Damn . . . Damn . . . . . . Daaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmnnnnnnnnnnn . . . .

[@tuner7961]

Liked the general mic quality for the drums better than the drum mics. Awesome stuff though. These guys are absolute legends

[@williamparker6817]

The Unmistakable James Brown Drummers! BADDEST DRUMMERS EVER!

[@farshimelt]

Is that Thee William Parker, funk drummer extraordinaire?

[@howardschultz8458]

Good to see Mr medeski in the mix too! Theses guys whooo boy living ledgends!

[@gregfoster1839]

🤞☮️

[@darrellcriddell1327]

I am 62 years and I'm learning how

[@jazznutz]

Somehow couldn't stop watching this!

[@katkong281]

49:30 I love seeing the bassist smiling at that guitar twang tone ❤ amazing musicians, all of them!!!

[@juantezrobinson5021]

Can’t nobody play a blues shuffle like jabo!!

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

Such lovely gentlemen. Starks melts the heart -- humble guys making history by staying in the pocket

[@markgriskey]

I wish I worked with more people with Hearts as big as these gentlemen! The entertainment business forgets that so often.

[@carltondean3675]

These guys are the pioneers. James Brown's music took soul music and he created funk! He is the creator of Funk!

[@thedayones4918]

Can someone get these amazing kings two proper sounding drum sets, their chops is heavy, but those modern sounding drum? imho that’s not the sound.

[@buddabirne4661]

THATS A LESSON of how tight 2 Drummers can Play together If THEY CAN !! Great example for all drumset teachers. Greetings from Andy M.

[@cj_ssfsm]

It sounds like 7080s nineties and I think 2 thousands hip hop and one person playing

[@fcontitwo]

And now to keep it alive * 🇺🇸🎶

[@gringochucha]

"Those who have ears, hear. Those who don't get funked up."

[@AlvaroCordova-c7r]

Ultra cool funky music. JB was the boss❤

[@franckrodi5716]

James Brown the King of the Groove !

[@tonyrichengod9280]

29:23 - This bass line right here. STINKY!

[@markgriskey]

After I learn to play drums like this, I will then learn to play BASS like this!

[@billstephens5472]

R.I.P John Henry "Jabo" Starks (2018)

[@skittl3z2311]

man jabos interview around @57:00 is really meaningful in so many different aspects.

[@damonadams3853]

TRULY THE ART OF NOISE!!![999]

[@bofadeez7553]

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🤷🏽‍♂️.

[@71mopartony]

Get a drum set....and start out with getting your coordination down.....Bass drum is your foundation.

[@bofadeez7553]

@@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.

[@marklane6446]

This is awesome nothing fancy good basic funky beats

[@randypross7268]

That was not the base line to Mother Popcorn. Hmmmmm

[@markgriskey]

Interesting to hear the talk about how you play this instrument... PHYsics!

[@neilaltschuler6064]

The best of all time 🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱

[@RicoLee27]

Hope you not sarcastic. Otherwise i want to hear you playing grooves