John "Jabo" Starks

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.

Born:

Oct 26, 1937

Movie/TV Credits:

3

First Appeared:

In the movie James Brown: Love Power Peace 1971-03-08

Latest Project:

Movie Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown 2014-04-27