Melvin Parker ... 1944-2021

Drummer: Melvin Parker
Main Band: James Brown / Maceo Parker
Main Style: Funk
Brief Summary: Melvin was most known through his work with the legendary James Brown band and later with his brother's band, Maceo (Parker) & All the King's Men.

"The greatest drummer I ever had in my life was Melvin Parker," ... 'I Feel Good', 'Papa's Bag' ... – nobody ever did that. Nobody. And they can't do it now. And if I was getting ready to cut a record that was right, I would go get Melvin today, because he's just like a metronome." - James Brown

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