Melvin Parker, Drummer for James Brown, Dead at 77
Godfather of Soul once called him the "greatest drummer I ever had in my life."
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How James Brown Delivered His ‘Rallying Cry,’ ‘Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)’
R&B legend's 1968 hit became an anthem of the civil-rights movement.
50 Years Ago: James Brown Starts Up His ‘Sex Machine’
A band change, a bus ride and a paper bag all played a part in the hit song.