The Funk Brothers – Forgotten Yesterday, Feted Today, Remembered Forever
by PruittAllen
“Who?” is one of the most painful comments an accomplished artist can hear. The Funk Brothers, the Motown studio band behind the dazzling, recognizable rhythms and riffs that captivated millions of fans before a single note was sung, endured that remark for 40 years.
I was one of those oblivious fans. As much as I loved listening to Martha and the Vandellas or the Temptations, and as much as the stories of Tammi Terrell and Paul Williams saddened me, it was the Funk Brothers’ story that inspired Inspired by nature - Artist Robert Tucker talks about himself and his artist experience in this exclusive article. Inspired by nature The glorious portal of a new year is again upon me. My mind has wondered since the start of 2008 as to which direction my creative self will take. For me a torrent of feelings were released in… me the most.
Before Motown’s incredible success left them behind, they were content just playing music.
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“The Funk Brothers – Forgotten Yesterday, Feted Today, Remembered Forever”
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