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John 'Jabo' Starks

John 'Jabo' Starks

Biography

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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  • Birthday: 1937-10-26
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