JOHN 'JABO' STARKS
John 'Jabo' Starks
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 26, 1937
Deathday: May 1, 2018
Place of Birth: Unknown
Biography
John Henry "Jabo" Starks (October 26, 1937 – May 1, 2018), sometimes spelled Jab'o, was an American funk and blues drummer best known for playing with James Brown as well as other notable musicians including Bobby Bland and B.B. King. A self-taught musician, he was known for his effective and clean drum patterns. He was one of the originators of funk drumming, and is one of the most sampled drummers.