James Jamerson

Throwback: James Jamerson

On: January 30, 2022

James Jamerson’s bass anchored numerous hits for Motown records and has been an endless inspiration for so many players after him. As a member of studio musician band The Funk Brothers, his sound became part of the company’s identity. The Temptation’s “My Girl,” Stevie Wonder’s “I Was Made To LoveContinue Reading

Motown’s 50th: Marvin Gaye and James Jamerson-What’s Going On/What’s Happening Brother

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By: blakcitrus

On: January 12, 2009

In honor of Motown’s 50th birthday here is a clip of Marvin Gaye and James Jamerson performing “What’s Going On” and “What’s Happening Brother.” Jesse Jackson organized a concert in 1972 for his Operation PUSH association and the concert became the content of the out of print film “Save TheContinue Reading