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[EP 424] James Brown’s Funky Drummer: The Beat That Changed Music but Left Clyde Without Credit — with D. Leah Steinberg
Published: October 15, 2026
Duration: 28:59
What if one of the most influential drumbeats in music history came from a musician who never received the recognition—or compensation—he deserved?
Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown's legendary drummer, created the iconic groove behind "Funky Drummer," one of the most sampled drumbeats in hip-hop history. His unmistakable rhythms helped shape funk, soul, hip-hop, and modern popular music, influencing generations of musicians and producers.
In this episode of Booked On Rock, author D. Leah Steinberg joins me to discuss her book, Clyde Stubblefield: Rhythms of the Funky Drummer, revealing the remarkable life and overlooked legacy of the...
Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown's legendary drummer, created the iconic groove behind "Funky Drummer," one of the most sampled drumbeats in hip-hop history. His unmistakable rhythms helped shape funk, soul, hip-hop, and modern popular music, influencing generations of musicians and producers.
In this episode of Booked On Rock, author D. Leah Steinberg joins me to discuss her book, Clyde Stubblefield: Rhythms of the Funky Drummer, revealing the remarkable life and overlooked legacy of the...