John "Jabo" Starks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John "Jabo" Starks

American drummer

Date of Birth: 26-Oct-1938

Place of Birth: Jackson, Alabama, United States

Date of Death: 01-May-2018

Profession: jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About John "Jabo" Starks

  • 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 one of the most sampled drummers.

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