How Clyde Stubblefield Evolved Funk Drumming

Recorded in August 2022 as an addendum to the main feed episode "Strong Grooves, Volume 1," special guest Russ Kleiner takes Kirk through the evolution of James Brown drummer Clyde Stubblefield's playing from 1967 to 1970.

FEATURED/DISCUSSED:

"Cold Sweat" (1967), "I Got The Feelin'" (1968), "Mother Popcorn" (1969), "Funky Drummer" (1970), all feat. Clyde Stubblefield on drums.

SPECIAL GUEST: Russ Kleiner

Russ is one of Kirk's oldest friends, a drummer and percussionist who currently lives, teaches, and performs in Connecticut. He has frequently offered drum insights to Kirk for various episodes of Strong Songs, and has been overdue for an actual appearance on the show. 

Additional thanks to Nick D'Errico for his help recording and overseeing the drum session for this episode - find Nick online at https://www.nddrums.com.

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1. Mother Popcorn

2. I Got The Feelin'

3. Cold Sweat

4. Mother Popcorn

5. Funky Drummer

6. Cold Sweat

7. I Got The Feelin'

8. Mother Popcorn

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