John Starks
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- Born
- October 26, 1938 · Jackson, Alabama, USA
- Died
- May 1, 2018
- Birth name
- John Henry Starks
JOHN "JABO" STARKS is perhaps best known in his role as drummer of The James Brown Band for many years.He was one of the key figures in the creation of Funk music, and had played on many of James Brown's hit records in the 1960's and 1970's . Prior to playing for Brown, he was the drummer for legendary Blues man Bobby "Blue" Bland.
Cast
- 2018The Art of DrummingSelf
- 2014Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James BrownSelf
- 2012Sample: Not for SaleSelf - Interviewee
- 2008The Night James Brown Saved BostonSelf
- 2008UnsungSelf
- 2005James Brown: The Golden Greats
- 1968James Brown: Live at the Boston Garden, 1968Self
- —Give the Drummer SomeSelf