James Brown and his backing band, The J.B.’s, were responsible for some of the funkiest tracks to ever hit the airwaves. With an aggressive style that shifted the tide in the presentation of of Black music, Brown’s band and its sound was imitated by lesser groups but never duplicated. The J.B.’s grooves have been heavily […]

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Roland Martin talks with Maceo Parker about his new book “98% Funky Stuff: My Life in Music” and his time playing with James Brown.