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William „Benny“ Benjamin (* 25. Juli 1925 in Detroit, Michigan; † 20. April 1969 ebenda) war ein US-amerikanischer Session- Schlagzeuger, der mit seiner Arbeit für Motown in den 1960er Jahren Berühmtheit erlangte.
William "Benny" Benjamin (July 25, 1925 – April 20, 1969), nicknamed Papa Zita, was an American musician, most notable as the primary drummer for the Motown Records studio band The Funk Brothers. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 and was named the eleventh best drummer of all time by Rolling Stone magazine ...
19. Juni 2020 · Benny Benjamin is, without a doubt, one of the most outstanding musicians of all time. And for many years, he was the only inspiration that got Berry Gordy into the studio to record.
On this day in 1965, The Supremes recorded “My World Is Empty Without You,” which features the dynamic drumming of popular session man Benny Benjamin. Also known as Papa Zita, Benjamin was best known as the drummer for the Motown studio band The Funk Brothers, and he kept the beat on some of the most recognizable hits of the era.
In the Standing in the Shadows of Motown documentary, Joe Hunter stated that the name "The Funk Brothers" came from Benny Benjamin.
Benny Benjamin. Drummer, sometimes credited as Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin. Born 15 July 1925 (Mobile, Alabama), died 20 April 1969 (Detroit, Michigan). Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 (Sidemen).
Classic Motown performance by the great Benny Benjamin.
