Mar 30 2009
The beat lives on
1934 - 2009 Uriel Jones, has died aged 74
Sadly left this world for a new road, music heaven!
A Motown Drummer with Funk Brothers has passed following a heart problems. Motown was a record company set up originally in Detroit, during the sixties to principally aid African American musicians on the cusp of success, covering genres such as rhythm and blues, soul and hip hop. Funk Brothers music helped to shape Motown. Todate this music fusion has grown to encompass other genres.
Jones was born in Detroit and was often heard saying how his music saved him. He knew at an early age he had a talent for the drums and his heavy insistent beat will live on the music he has left us! The rhythm that makes your feet tap, lift your mood or recall nostalgic moments in one’s life. That’s a true musician, I’m sure you will agree.
Whilst Jones witnessed fellow band members and friends succumb to addiction he began to amass an accolade of successes with the Funk Brothers. Having been part of Stevie Wonders ‘Once in a lifetime,’ Gaye, Knight and Pips ‘Heard it through the Grape Vine.’ His work with the Funk Brothers was recognised with three Grammy awards and a lifetime achievement award.
and without further a due, I remind you to listen to the Funk Brothers, Heaven Must Have Sent You.
The Motown sound is definitely classic. Detroit is also the home to Kid Rock and Emminem.
Even though I wasn’t familiar with this artist, it’s a shame that he passed away.
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