The Funk Brothers

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The Funk Brothers were session musicians at Motown. They supported The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. They are described as having played on more number one hits than The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys combined. Member James Jamerson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame under the Sidemen category. Initially they were cast as the Soul Brothers since CEO Berry Gordy Jr. didn't like the word "funk". Performed with John Lee Hooker and Edwin Starr before he became popular. Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award 2004. Drummer Benny Benjamin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. Hollywood Walk of Fame. Gaye once played drums for them. Also supported The Marvelettes.
Category:Soul
Category:Backing Groups
Category:Motown