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You Will NEVER Believe What REALLY Happened To James Jamerson, SO SAD!!

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You Will NEVER Believe What REALLY Happened To James Jamerson, SO SAD!! So, it appears James Jamerson might have hidden a fraudulent Motown secret all these years….even with how they treated him! From being sidelined by the industry. To being denied credit for the songs he worked on. Despite how much he gave the label, it appeared it was never enough. James Jamerson was definitely a bass guitar legend that was responsible for a lot of Motown’s success, but apparently, he didn’t receive the credit he deserved, and when he needed the label most, they left him hanging. And there you have it guys! We hope you enjoyed the video! If you did please consider leaving a like and telling us what you thought in the comments! Disclaimer: Content might be gossip, rumors, exaggerated or indirectly besides the truth. Viewer advised to do own research before forming their opinion. Content might be opinionated. #blackstarchronicles #blackstars #jamesjefferson #musician #motown #discovery 00:00 Intro 01:39 The Man Behind Motown's Music 04:10 Lack of Recognition by Motown 06:20 Exclusion from Motown's 25th Anniversary Concert 08:01 Disputed Bass Credits with Carol Kay 10:44 Jamerson’s Struggle with Alcohol and the Music Industry 12:29 James Jamerson and His Financial Struggles 15:11 Health Decline Leading to Early Death: 16:57 Underappreciation During His Lifetime 19:09 Posthumous Recognition 21:40 Stolen "Funk Machine" Bass ´

Added 7 Sept 2026



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