Person

John 'Jabo' Starks

Acting · 1937–2018

John Henry "Jabo" Starks (October 26, 1937 – May 1, 2018), sometimes spelled Jab'o, was an American funk and blues drummer best known for playing with James Brown as well as other notable musicians including Bobby Bland and B.B. King. A self-taught musician, he was known for his effective and clean drum patterns. He was one of the originators of funk drumming, and is one of the most sampled drummers.

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  James Brown: Love Power Peace

  1971

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  James Brown Live At The Apollo '68

  2008

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  Give the Drummer Some

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  Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

  Self

• 2014Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James BrownSelf
• 2008James Brown Live At The Apollo '68
• 1971James Brown: Love Power Peace
• —Give the Drummer Some