John "Jab'o" Starks, Drummer for James Brown, Dies at 79

[sansradio]

First Clyde, now Jab'o. Rest in power and keep it "on the one" up there:

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertain...icle-1.3967296

[marv2]

Rest in peace Mr. Starks. Say hello to Brother James. Amen.

[nativeNY63]

Been reported that JB was a hard taskmaster. If you missed a note you got fined!

[sansradio]

Been reported that JB was a hard taskmaster. If you missed a note you got fined!

When you saw him hold a couple of fingers up in the middle of a live show, that was the number of fines levied for missed cues/notes. Mr. Brown did not play.

[nativeNY63]

When you saw him hold a couple of fingers up in the middle of a live show, that was the number of fines levied for missed cues/notes. Mr. Brown did not play.

Wat day?! Missed the one! You got two of em! Maceo, hit me two times!! - JB