Bobby Byrd has been recognized as one of the most important, yet unsung, founders of Funk music. He was the actual founder of The Flames and is credited with the discovery of James Brown. Everyone who knows James Brown knows the voice of Bobby Byrd. His voice can be recognized in many James Brown tunes like "Sex Machine", where James Brown sings 'Get up" and Bobby Byrd sings "Get on up", call and response. Read mor about him on Wikipedia. I tried to find the line-up for this album but neither Discogs nor Allmusic had the information for me.. I recognize Fred Wesley on trombone and Maceo parker on sax. It could be Bootsy Collins on bass and Phelps "Catfish" Collins on guitar? Here's the title track:
My latest mix is now online. Venus Tunes Sessions is a monthly mix by Susanne Alt on Freak31, aired every first Sunday of the month at 19:00h. In addition, earlier Venus Tunes Sessions shows are repeated every Friday between 20:00-21:00 and Tuesday 21:00-22:00.Freak 31 has around 250 daily listeners (less during the week, more in the weekend) and a total of +10.000 listeners every month. In addition to Mixcloud and Hearthis, all mixes are also available as podcasts on Deezer and iTunes.It was in 2015 when I had my first official dj gig and since 2016 I started to perform regularly. This took place in Amsterdam's Skyybar, Floor17 and The Harbourclub Zuid... bit by bit, other places like Momo and W Amsterdam followed, leading to club bookings as a dj and festival bookings with Venus Tunes Live in the Netherlands and abroad. All of this in addition to my normal life as a musician. I love dj'ing as it adds another facet to my musicianship.Listen to all editions of the Venus Tunes Sessions where you like; choose your platform: Venus Tunes Sessions is a monthly guest mix by Susanne Alt on Freak31, aired every first Sunday of the month at 1900h. Streaming Dance, straight from Amsterdam. - Bobby Byrd has been recognized as one of the most important, yet unsung, founders of Funk music. He was the actual founder of The Flames and is credited with the discovery of James Brown. Everyone who knows James Brown knows the voice of Bobby Byrd. His voice can be recognized in many James Brown tunes like Sex Machine, where James Brown sings 'Get up and Bobby Byrd sings Get on up, call and response. Read mor about him on Wikipedia.I tried to find the line-up for this album but neither Discogs nor Allmusic had the information for me.. I recognize Fred Wesley on trombone and Maceo parker on sax. It could be Bootsy Collins on bass and Phelps Catfish Collins on guitar? Here's the title track:
