Another of James Brown's Funky Drummers, John "Jabo" Starks, Has Died

A brief tribute to one of the funkiest drummers ever, John "Jabo" Starks, who passed away yesterday at age 79.by Dave SegalJohn "Jabo" Starks, elucidating the intricacies of "Super Bad." YouTube screengrab
One of the catalysts for James Brown's funkiest sessions, drummer John "Jabo" Starks, passed away yesterday at his Mobile, Alabama home. He was 79. Along with the equally influential drummer Clyde Stubblefield, who died last year, Starks laid the foundation for dozens of tracks throughout the