Jabo Starks

John "Jabo" Starks
Background information
Birth nameJohn Henry Starks
Born(1937-10-26)October 26, 1937
Jackson, Alabama, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 2018(2018-05-01) (aged 80)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
GenresR&B, soul, blues, funk
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1955–2018

John Henry "Jabo" Starks (/ˈdʒæboʊ/; 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.

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