James Jamerson (The Funk Brothers): The Tragic Story of the Bassist Behind Motown’s Greatest Hits
There is a ghost haunting the history of 20th-century music. He played on more Number One hits than The Beatles, Elvis, The Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys combined, yet he died broke, bitter, and addicted at age 47. His name was James Jamerson. As the heartbeat of Motown and the genius behind ""The Funk Brothers,"" Jamerson revolutionized the bass guitar using just one finger—""The Hook."" He built an empire worth billions from a dark basement in Detroit, only to be discarded when the industry moved on. This is the autopsy of a musical genius who was chewed up by the machine and left to die in the shadows. From playing ""What's Going On"" while lying drunk on the floor to buying a ticket to watch his own legacy being celebrated from the cheap seats, this is the tragic, untold story of James Jamerson. #JamesJamerson #MotownHistory #TheFunkBrothers #BassLegend #MusicDocumentary #TragicStory #UnsungHero #SoulMusic #MusicBiography #MotownSound
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