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Melvin Parker, Drummer for James Brown, Dead at 77
Melvin Parker, Drummer for James Brown, Dead at 77
Godfather of Soul once called him the "greatest drummer I ever had in my life."
Allison Rapp
Allison Rapp
How James Brown Delivered His ‘Rallying Cry,’ 'Say It Loud'
How James Brown Delivered His ‘Rallying Cry,’ 'Say It Loud'
R&B legend's 1968 hit became an anthem of the civil-rights movement.
Corey Irwin
Corey Irwin
50 Years Ago: James Brown Starts Up His 'Sex Machine'
50 Years Ago: James Brown Starts Up His 'Sex Machine'
A band change, a bus ride and a paper bag all played a part in the hit song.
Corey Irwin
Corey Irwin
How James Brown Discovered Funk on ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag'
How James Brown Discovered Funk on ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag'
Song marked a change in direction and the dawn of a new genre.
Corey Irwin
Corey Irwin
Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Lemmy Lead New Series of Funko Pop! Figures
Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Lemmy Lead New Series of Funko Pop! Figures
Ghost, Slayer, Slipknot and others will also be immortalized in vinyl.
Matthew Wilkening
Matthew Wilkening

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