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The Funk Brothers

1960s1950s2010s1970s1980s2000s

About The Funk Brothers

The Funk Brothers were a group of Detroit-based session musicians who performed the backing to most Motown recordings from 1959 until the company moved to Los Angeles in 1972.

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Members

L

Larry Veeder

multi-instrumentalist

J

Joe Hunter

multi-instrumentalist

Benny Benjamin

Benny Benjamin

multi-instrumentalist

R

Russell Conway

brass

J

James Jamerson

multi-instrumentalist

The Funk Brothers by Type

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Thumbnail for Jack Brokensha - A Taste Of Honey (1967, Private Press Jazz) by Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., The House Band, The Temptations, The Funk Brothers, The Supremes, Concert6:15Advisory

Jack Brokensha - A Taste Of Honey (1967, Private Press Jazz)

Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., The House Band, The Temptations, The Funk Brothers, The Supremes, Concert

1960sStudioRare

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J

Joe Messina

multi-instrumentalist

Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith

drummer

D

Dave Hamilton

multi-instrumentalist

Earl Van Dyke

Earl Van Dyke

multi-instrumentalist

R

Robert White

multi-instrumentalist

Eddie Willis

Eddie Willis

multi-instrumentalist

R

Richard Allen

multi-instrumentalist

J

Jack Ashford

multi-instrumentalist

M

Melvin “Wah Wah” Watson

multi-instrumentalist

H

Herbert Williams

multi-instrumentalist

Bob Babbitt

Bob Babbitt

multi-instrumentalist

T

Thomas Bowles

multi-instrumentalist

J

Johnny Griffith

multi-instrumentalist

Andrew “Mike” Terry

Andrew “Mike” Terry

multi-instrumentalist

Eddie “Bongo” Brown

Eddie “Bongo” Brown

multi-instrumentalist

D

Dennis Coffey

multi-instrumentalist

H

Henry Cosby

multi-instrumentalist

R

Raymond Monette

multi-instrumentalist

E

Eli Fontaine

multi-instrumentalist

N

Norris Patterson

multi-instrumentalist

Home Recording
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Bass Lesson
Thumbnail for The FUNK BROTHERS S3E5 OMoM with Phil Yale No 58 Overall HD 720p by Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., L.A.B., The Funk Brothers, James Jamerson, Carole King, P.O.D., The La's, Robert White, Y&T, Sting31:26

The FUNK BROTHERS S3E5 OMoM with Phil Yale No 58 Overall HD 720p

Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., L.A.B., The Funk Brothers, James Jamerson, Carole King, P.O.D., The La's, Robert White, Y&T, Sting

1950sStudioRare

Rare22 clips

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  • Thumbnail for The Funk Brothers Share the Formula by The Funk Brothers1:01

    The Funk Brothers Share the Formula

    The Funk Brothers

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for Aretha Franklin Respect cover Funky Brothers and Sisters by The Funk Brothers, Aretha Franklin3:03

    Aretha Franklin Respect cover Funky Brothers and Sisters

    The Funk Brothers, Aretha Franklin

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for THE FUNK BROTHERS My World Is Empty Without You (iBABY BOLLOX) by The Funk Brothers4:07

    THE FUNK BROTHERS My World Is Empty Without You (iBABY BOLLOX)

    The Funk Brothers

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for Big George Brock and Eddie Willis of the Funk Brothers - Grenada Mississippi Blues by The Funk Brothers10:21

    Big George Brock and Eddie Willis of the Funk Brothers - Grenada Mississippi Blues

    The Funk Brothers

    Rare

Studio7 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Jack Brokensha - A Taste Of Honey (1967, Private Press Jazz) by Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., The House Band, The Temptations, The Funk Brothers, The Supremes, Concert6:15Advisory

    Jack Brokensha - A Taste Of Honey (1967, Private Press Jazz)

    Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., The House Band, The Temptations, The Funk Brothers, The Supremes, Concert

    1960sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for The FUNK BROTHERS S3E5 OMoM with Phil Yale No 58 Overall HD 720p by Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., L.A.B., The Funk Brothers, James Jamerson, Carole King, P.O.D., The La's, Robert White, Y&T, Sting31:26

    The FUNK BROTHERS S3E5 OMoM with Phil Yale No 58 Overall HD 720p

    Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., L.A.B., The Funk Brothers, James Jamerson, Carole King, P.O.D., The La's, Robert White, Y&T, Sting

    1950sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for Take It Slow feat. Eddie Willis of The Funk Brothers by The Contours, Stevie Wonder, The Sound, Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., The Temptations, The Funk Brothers, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Music industry, Diana Ross, Harold Melvin, James Jamerson, Jazz band, Melvins, Smokey Robinson, Eddie Willis, Y&T4:26

    Take It Slow feat. Eddie Willis of The Funk Brothers

    The Contours, Stevie Wonder, The Sound, Marvin Gaye, R.E.M., The Temptations, The Funk Brothers, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Music industry, Diana Ross, Harold Melvin, James Jamerson, Jazz band, Melvins, Smokey Robinson, Eddie Willis, Y&T

    2010sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for So Long feat. Buddy Smith and Thornetta Davis by The Contours, Freda Payne, The Temptations, The Funk Brothers, The Four Tops, Etta James, Ed King, Prince, Music industry, Harold Melvin, James Jamerson, Jazz band, Detroit blues, Thornetta Davis, Melvins, Eddie Willis, Songwriter, Y&T1:31

    So Long feat. Buddy Smith and Thornetta Davis

    The Contours, Freda Payne, The Temptations, The Funk Brothers, The Four Tops, Etta James, Ed King, Prince, Music industry, Harold Melvin, James Jamerson, Jazz band, Detroit blues, Thornetta Davis, Melvins, Eddie Willis, Songwriter, Y&T

    1960sStudioRare

Documentary3 clips

  • Thumbnail for It’s Motown’s World, We All Just Live In It by J.O.E., The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., The Funk Brothers, NME, P.O.D., Songwriter, Y&T19:06

    It’s Motown’s World, We All Just Live In It

    J.O.E., The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., The Funk Brothers, NME, P.O.D., Songwriter, Y&T

    2010sDocumentaryInterview
  • Thumbnail for The Wrecking Crew Featurette - Best Musicians (2015) - Documentary HD by The Funk Brothers2:47

    The Wrecking Crew Featurette - Best Musicians (2015) - Documentary HD

    The Funk Brothers

    1960sDocumentaryRare
  • Thumbnail for Documentary: Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) by The Funk Brothers1:47:55

    Documentary: Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)

    The Funk Brothers

    2000sDocumentaryRare

Solo2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Barrett Strong modern soul funk epic jam - Do You Want My Love (1975) Ray Parker Jr. Funk Brothers by R.E.M., Sine, The Funk Brothers, Barrett Strong, Songwriter5:39

    Barrett Strong modern soul funk epic jam - Do You Want My Love (1975) Ray Parker Jr. Funk Brothers

    R.E.M., Sine, The Funk Brothers, Barrett Strong, Songwriter

    1970sSoloStudio
  • Thumbnail for Tribute to Funk Brother Eddie Willis - Live Album Promo by The Funk Brothers3:39

    Tribute to Funk Brother Eddie Willis - Live Album Promo

    The Funk Brothers

    2010sSoloRare

More Clips2 clips

  • Thumbnail for A Short History of James Jamerson 🐐📕 by The Funk Brothers2:06

    A Short History of James Jamerson 🐐📕

    The Funk Brothers

    Bass LessonRare
  • Thumbnail for You're My Everything by The Funk Brothers3:28

    You're My Everything

    The Funk Brothers

    Home RecordingRare
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