The Boombox

Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s ‘Funky Drummer,’ Dies At 73; Hip-Hop Community Reacts

The music world has lost a true innovator on the drums. Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s funk drummer and the creator of the most sampled drum break in hip-hop, has passed away from kidney failure on ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Funky Drummer’ Clyde Stubblefield, whose 1970 solo was widely sampled in hip-hop, dies at 73

Clyde Stubblefield, a drummer for James Brown who created one of the most widely sampled drum breaks ever, died Saturday. He was 73. His wife, Jody Hannon, told the Associated Press that Stubblefield ...
Capital Public Radio

Ensemble Mik Nawooj Hip Hop Classical Infusion

Ensemble Mik Nawooj injects classical compositional techniques into hip hop. Led by composer/pianist JooWan Kim, the 10-piece ensemble features MCs/lyricists Do D.A.T. and Sandman, a soprano, winds, ...
New York Daily News

Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s ‘Funky Drummer’ who profoundly influenced hip hop, dead at 73

Drummer Clyde Stubblefield, the man behind what is arguably the most sampled beat in all of hip hop, died Saturday. He was 73. Stubblefield, a session drummer best known for his work with James Brown, ...
The Reporter

Sellersville hosts funky/progressive hip-hop vibes

Local “progressive hip-hop” group I&I will be happy if the audience at their April 7 performance at the Sellersville Theater 1894 leave humming their tunes. They would also be happy to see people ...
NPR

Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown's Funky Drummer, Dies At 73

Clyde Stubblefield, the funk drummer whose work with James Brown made him one of the most sampled musicians in history, died Saturday morning in Madison, Wis., his publicist confirmed. Stubblefield ...