John Henry "Jabo" Starks ((); October 26, 1938 – May 1, 2018) 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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26 October 1938 Jackson, Alabama, U.S.
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Died |
1 May 2018 (aged 79) Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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