Tag Archives: James Brown

John “Jabo” Starks: The Steady Groove Behind James Brown’s Funk Revolution

From the blues and gospel traditions of Alabama to the revolutionary funk of James Brown, [...]

10
Oct
Best Music Sheet Newsletter — October 2026

Discover 10 new songs across beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, plus seven format additions to [...]

04
Oct
Best Music Sheet Newsletter — September 2026

Discover 15 new drum sheets, from deep soul and funk to enduring rock and pop—plus [...]

01
Sep
The Timeless Drumming Legacy of Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie

Often cited as one of the greatest drummers in history, and his techniques and grooves [...]

22
Aug
Drum Cover – James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good)

I Got You (I Feel Good) is the most popular and highest charting song of [...]

12
Jul
Lyrics – James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good)

Released as a single in 1965, I Got You (I Feel Good) is the best-known [...]

12
Jul
Lyrics – James Brown – People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul

The song People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul is from the compilation album [...]

12
Jul
Lyrics – James Brown – Sex Machine

The funky song Sex Machine by James Brown was one of the first songs recorded [...]

12
Jul