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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 · Learn about Benny Benjamin, the session drummer who inspired Berry Gordy and mentored Stevie Wonder. Discover his hard-swinging style, steady tempo, and influence on the Motown sound.
Learn about Benny Benjamin, the drummer who kept the beat on many Motown hits, such as "My Girl" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". Watch videos of his performances and hear from his mentee Stevie Wonder.
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Early members included bandleader Joe Hunter and Earl Van Dyke (piano and organ); Clarence Isabell (double bass); James Jamerson (bass guitar and double bass); Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin and Richard "Pistol" Allen (drums); Mike Terry (baritone saxophone); Paul Riser (trombone); Robert White, Eddie Willis, and Joe Messina (guitar); Jack Ashford (tam...
The Funk Brothers have received three Grammyawards: 1. Lifetime Achievement Awardin 2004 2. Best Traditional R&B Performance for "What's Going On" with Chaka Khan, 2002 3. Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media for Standing in the Shadows of Motown, 2002. Bassist James Jamerson was inducted into the...
As discussed above, the name "The Funk Brothers" was a loosely applied designation. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences recognizes 13 musicians as official "Funk Brothers", but the name is often casually used as a catch-all designation to cover any musician who played on a Motown record. The following list covers the musicians most ...
Official Standing in the Shadows of MotownwebsiteThe Funk Brothers at AllMusicBenny 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.
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