My initial intention was to create 1 single folded publication which will include 4 - 6 pages each DPS holding information on a funk drumming legend, the information would include a brief bio of the drummer and how they changed funk music, it will also incorporate a noted drum groove they used in one of their most popular songs.
The book is to be aimed at drummers from intermediate to professional standard, the books main intention is not to teach drummers how to be the best funk drummer but instead inform interested drummers on the main influential artists of the funk genre, so they will learn about the people who shaped the funk world as well as get a groove that they can develop as well as play along with the song.
I want quite a small layout so after tying different size variations I decided to create a wide and short layout which is 90mm x 360mm.
it would work so each page features a different drummer, but I would like a constant funky theme throughout, which means bold and bright colours with visuals that let the audience know it is a publication for drummers.
I transcribed the drum notation from the most famous songs with the funkiest groove that drummers performed, i also wanted to choose the songs that really showed off each drummers particular drumming style.
I actually quite liked the hand drawn notations, i think they would look quite good as they are, but I also really want to create a funky vibe and I don't think this style is funk.
Drummer - Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste
Played Most famously for - The Meters
Most Popular Song - Cissy Strut
Short Bio I wrote from research into the life of Zigaboo Modeliste
Born 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste Has one of the funkiest drumming styles ever to grace this earth, he was one of the Original members of The Meters, a pioneering funk band based in New Orleans.
He spent Much of his long career as a professional drummer as a solo artist and producer, where he released the album Zigaboo.Com in 2000.
As well as being a member of The Meters he has also performed with artists such as the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Dr.John, Professor Longhair, John Fogerty, Robert Palmer, Allen Toussaint and many more
Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste Has one of the funkiest drumming styles ever to grace this earth, he was one of the Original members of The Meters, a pioneering funk band based in New Orleans.
He spent Much of his long career as a professional drummer as a solo artist and producer, where he released the album Zigaboo.Com in 2000.
As well as being a member of The Meters he has also performed with artists such as the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Dr.John, Professor Longhair, John Fogerty, Robert Palmer, Allen Toussaint and many more
Drummer - David Garibaldi
Played Most Famously for - Tower Of Power
Most Popular Song - Soul With A Capital 'S'
Born in 1943 in Oakland, California, USA
David Garibaldi who most famously played for Tower of Power became on of the most influential drummers of his generation and was an innovator in funk drumming.
Through a life of drumming from the age of 10 and a professional career in music from the age of 17 which included 4 years in the United States Air Force where he became a member of the 724th United States Air Force Band. Only then did David Garibaldi join Tower of Power to claim his place as a funk legend,
He rejoined Tower of Power in 1998 and continues touring with them to this day.
David has played with a wide range of artists and bands over his career, including wishful Thinking, The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Talking Drums, Yellow Jackets<patti Austin, Mickey Hart, Jermaine Jackson and many more.
David Garibaldi who most famously played for Tower of Power became on of the most influential drummers of his generation and was an innovator in funk drumming.
Through a life of drumming from the age of 10 and a professional career in music from the age of 17 which included 4 years in the United States Air Force where he became a member of the 724th United States Air Force Band. Only then did David Garibaldi join Tower of Power to claim his place as a funk legend,
He rejoined Tower of Power in 1998 and continues touring with them to this day.
David has played with a wide range of artists and bands over his career, including wishful Thinking, The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Talking Drums, Yellow Jackets<patti Austin, Mickey Hart, Jermaine Jackson and many more.
Drummer - Clyde Stubblefield
Played Most Famously For - James Brown
Most Popular song - Funky Drummer
Born in 1943 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.
Clyde Stubblefield was the drummer behind many of James Browns biggest funk hits in the 60’s, there is no doubt that he is on of the originators of the typical funk groove.
He was the drummer for such tracks as ‘Cold Sweat’ , I Got a Feelin’’, ‘Say it Loud’, ‘Mother Popcorn’ and ‘Funky Drummer’. Over his careers the drum beats he has laid down have been sampled so many times by Hip Hop and R&B artists it has earned him the unofficial title as ‘the Worlds Most Sampled Drummer’
Clyde Stubblefield was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and over his career has played with James Brown , Ben Sidran, Otis Redding, Clayton Filyau, John Scofield, Levi Rasbury, Jabo Starks, Pee Wee Ellis, Bootsy Collins and many more including his own project the Clyde Stubblefield Band.
Clyde Stubblefield was the drummer behind many of James Browns biggest funk hits in the 60’s, there is no doubt that he is on of the originators of the typical funk groove.
He was the drummer for such tracks as ‘Cold Sweat’ , I Got a Feelin’’, ‘Say it Loud’, ‘Mother Popcorn’ and ‘Funky Drummer’. Over his careers the drum beats he has laid down have been sampled so many times by Hip Hop and R&B artists it has earned him the unofficial title as ‘the Worlds Most Sampled Drummer’
Clyde Stubblefield was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and over his career has played with James Brown , Ben Sidran, Otis Redding, Clayton Filyau, John Scofield, Levi Rasbury, Jabo Starks, Pee Wee Ellis, Bootsy Collins and many more including his own project the Clyde Stubblefield Band.
Drummer - Greg Errico
Played Most Famously for - Sly and the Family Stone
Most Popular Song - Dance to the Music
Greg Errico Is an Italian American musician, most famous for being the original drummer of the psychedelic funk/ soul band Sly and the family stone in 1966 where he played with an original, groovy, laid back style which made his name as a funk innovator.
He quit Sly in 1971 due to band difficulties where he then fell into the Jazz-fusion scene with the group Weather Report in 1973.
He then went on to join the David Bowie band for the ‘Diamond Dogs’ tour in 1974. As Errico was also a producer he collaborated with many artists to both produce and to play the drums, such as Santana, the Greatful dead, Larry Graham as well as members of Tower of Power.
Errico was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and still produces and performs to this day.
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