The JBs
| The J.B.'s | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The New Dapps, Fred Wesley and the J.B.'s, Fred and the New J.B.'s, The James Brown Soul Train, Maceo and the Macks, A.A.B.B., The First Family, The Last Word, Soul Generals, Soul G's |
| Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Funk, Soul, R&B |
| Years active | 1970–2006 |
| Labels | King, Polydor, People |
| Associated acts | James Brown, Bobby Byrd, Lyn Collins, Vicki Anderson, Sweet Charles Sherrell, Lee Austin, Martha High |
| Past members |
Fred Wesley (1970-1976, 1983) Maceo Parker (1973-1976, 1984-1988) Jimmy Nolen (1972-1983) Fred Thomas (1971-1976, 1983-2006) John "Jabo" Starks (1970-1974) Clyde Stubblefield (1970) Bootsy Collins (1970-1971) Phelps Collins (1970-1971) Johnny Griggs (1970-1981) Sweet Charles Sherrell (1973-1988) Hearlon "Cheese" Martin (1970-1976) St. Clair Pinckney (1970-1999) Darryl "Hassan" Jamison (1970-1971, 1972-1975) Jerone "Jassan" Sanford (1971-1975, 1978-1988) Clayton "Chicken" Gunnells (1970-1971) Robert "Chopper" McCollough (1970) Jimmy Parker (1971-1976) Ike Oakley (1972-1974) Russel Crimes (1971-1976?) Robert Coleman (1971, 1976) Bobby Roach (1970-1972) John Morgan (1971-1976) Hollie Farris (1976-2006) Joe Poff (1976-1984) Melvin Parker (1976) Tony Cook (1976-1993, 2005-2006) David Weston (1976-1983) Keith Jenkins Jeff Watkins Arthur Dickson (1978-1988?) Ron Laster (1978-2006) Robert "Mousey" Thompson (1993-2006) |
The J.B.'s (sometimes punctuated The JB's or The J.B.s) was the name of James Brown's band from 1970 through the early 1980s. On records the band was sometimes billed under alternate names such as The James Brown Soul Train, Maceo and the Macks, A.A.B.B., The First Family, and The Last Word. In addition to backing Brown, the J.B.'s played behind Bobby Byrd, Lyn Collins, and other singers associated with the James Brown Revue, and performed and recorded as a self-contained group. In 2015, they were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The J.B.'s were formed in March 1970 after most of the members of Brown's previous band walked out on him over a pay dispute. (Brown's previous bands of the 1950s and 1960s had been known as The James Brown Band and The James Brown Orchestra.) The J.B.'s initial lineup included bassist William "Bootsy" Collins and his guitarist brother Phelps "Catfish" Collins, formerly of the obscure funk band The Pacemakers; Bobby Byrd (founder of the original Famous Flames singing group) (organ), and John "Jabo" Starks (drums), both holdovers from Brown's 60s band; three inexperienced horn players, Clayton "Chicken" Gunnells, Darryl "Hasaan" Jamison, and Robert McCollough; and conga player Johnny Griggs. This version of the J.B.'s played on some of Brown's most intense funk recordings, including "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine", "Super Bad", "Soul Power", and "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing". They also accompanied Brown on a European tour (during which they recorded the long-delayed live album Love Power Peace), performed on the Sex Machine double LP, and released two instrumental singles, the much-sampled "The Grunt" and "These Are the J.B.'s".
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