The Most Sampled Drummer Lived in Madison. Why Don’t You Know His Name?

A new documentary explores the life of legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield, often called the most sampled drummer in history. Stubblefield was best known as James Brown’s drummer, and came up with iconic backbeats that changed the course of music. But he wasn’t credited or compensated for his musical innovation and faced mounting medical debts later in life. He was a celebrated musician in Madison, where he lived and gigged for decades. 

Bianca Martin speaks with filmmaker Trevor Banks about why Stubblefield should get his due.

See excerpts of the film at the fundraiser on Sunday, September 24 at the Majestic Theatre. Bianca Martin will lead a Q+A with filmmaker Trevor Banks.

Read more: 

🎥 “Give the Drummer Some” film website

🎶 'Funky Drummer' Clyde Stubblefield documentary still coming; fundraiser is Sept. 24 [Wisconsin State Journal]

Also mentioned on the show:

💡 The Cap Times Ideas Fest is this week, Sept 17 - 23 [The Cap Times]

🐷 Madison to vote on allowing pet pigs [City of Madison]

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